GitHub Security

As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re excited to spotlight a talented security researcher who participates in the GitHub Security Bug Bounty Program! Read their story: github.blog/security/how-o…

#GlassFirewall2026 is a space for women to explore offensive security and connect with other women in the industry. Don’t miss the hands-on hardware hacking workshop with our own @PlutonianFern! Register now: shorturl.at/8bc86

Here are our September bug bounty stats!
✅454 bounty reports submitted
👥203 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $56,472 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

We're back with #GlassFirewall2026, hosting a full day of sessions, workshops, and community.
Join us in New York City on October 16 for a day built for women in cybersecurity. Register now: shorturl.at/8bc86

Here are our August bug bounty stats!
✅ 497 bounty reports submitted
👥 222 hackers participated in our program
💰 Awarded $104,402 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com

Make sure to check out our recent bounty updates! github.blog/security/next-…

Here are our July bug bounty stats! 💪
✅ 530 bounty reports submitted
👥284 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $267,652 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.
Heading to DefCon? Come find us, details here: x.com/GitHubSecurity…

Our very own @PlutonianFern will be speaking on the Program Manager Panel at DefCon. Catch her and the rest of GitHub's Bug Bounty team on Friday, August 7. Come chat with us!

Huge congrats to @sagitz_ for their $100k bounty! Collaborating with you was a pleasure. Your work makes a real difference. Full story on our blog: github.blog/security/secur…

GitHub’s bug bounty program just hit its “next chapter” era. New VIP tier, static payouts, and a higher bar for quality in the age of AI. 🐛🛡️Read what's next: github.blog/security/next-…

Here are our June bug bounty stats!
✅ 261 bounty reports submitted
👥189 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $19,569 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our May bug bounty stats!
✅444 bounty reports submitted
👥293 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $114,254 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

We're raising the bar for GitHub's Bug Bounty Program! As AI-assisted research grows, we're evolving to keep quality and real security impact at the forefront — checkout our blog post to dive in and see what's new! github.blog/security/raisi…

Here are our April bug bounty stats!
✅325 bounty reports submitted
👥226 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $2,367 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our March bug bounty stats!
✅380 bounty reports submitted
👥260 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $94,637 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our February bug bounty stats!
✅200 bounty reports submitted
👥144 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $48,589 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our January bug bounty stats!
✅182 bounty reports submitted
👥112 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $76,269 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

We wrapped up 2025 on a high note—here are the bug bounty stats for December!
✅ 151 bounty reports submitted
👥110 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $48,367 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our November bug bounty stats!
✅146 bounty reports submitted
👥102 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $93,068 in bounties
Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.

Here are our October bug bounty stats!
✅162 bounty reports submitted
👥121 hackers participated in our program
💰Awarded $78,968 in bounties

Found a vulnerability? Submit it here: bounty.github.com.