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7 Bug Bounty Myths, Busted

7 Bug Bounty Myths, Busted

 

Many people aren’t sure what is fact and what is myth when it comes to bug bounties.

We have debunked 7 of the biggest bug bounty myths, including:

  • Running a bug bounty is too risky
  • You can’t trust hackers
  • They’re too costly and hard to budget for

Read our 7 Bug Bounty Myths, Busted guide to learn how we address the biggest and most common bug bounty myths.

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