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OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses

OpenAI increased its security bug bounties to encourage independent researchers to find vulnerabilities in its software. The program now offers bonuses for high-quality reports.

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Sources
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    Help Net Security: OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses (opens a new tab)

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APA

KEVWire. (2026, November 3). OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses. https://kevwire.com/record/helpnetsecurity-openai-bigger-bug-bounty-rewards-442c0a9eca51

MLA

"OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses." KEVWire, 3 Nov. 2026, kevwire.com/record/helpnetsecurity-openai-bigger-bug-bounty-rewards-442c0a9eca51.

Chicago

KEVWire. "OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses." Last modified November 3, 2026. https://kevwire.com/record/helpnetsecurity-openai-bigger-bug-bounty-rewards-442c0a9eca51.

Evidence summary (plain text)

OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses (Nov 3, 2026).
OpenAI increased its security bug bounties to encourage independent researchers to find vulnerabilities in its software. The program now offers bonuses for high-quality reports.
Sources:
Help Net Security: OpenAI raises top bug bounty payout to $172,000 with bonuses: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/11/03/openai-bigger-bug-bounty-rewards/
Help Net Security syndication feed: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/feed/
Record ID: helpnetsecurity-openai-bigger-bug-bounty-rewards-442c0a9eca51.
Record origin: Ingested record.
AI evidence: Not assessed.
Known exploitation: Not assessed.
Zero-day status: Not assessed. KEV membership alone does not establish zero-day status.
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