Google Play Ending Its Bug Bounty Program for Android Apps 🛡️

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Summary:

  1. Program Shutdown
    Google is closing the Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) on August 31st. This bug bounty program previously rewarded researchers for finding vulnerabilities in popular Android apps.

  2. Program Impact
    Launched in 2017, the GPSRP helped improve app security by finding and fixing vulnerabilities. It contributed to better automated checks and increased security for Android apps.

  3. Reason for Closure
    Google cited a decrease in actionable vulnerabilities and improved Android security as reasons for ending the program. They believe the increased security posture has reduced the need for such incentives.

Read more at: Android Authority

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