Google Pays Out $36,000 for Severe Chrome Vulnerability

Google Pays Out $36,000 for Severe Chrome Vulnerability

October 16, 2024 at 07:27AM

Google launched Chrome 130 to address 17 vulnerabilities, with 13 identified by external researchers. The update highlights the importance of cybersecurity, as Google also awarded $36,000 for a severe vulnerability discovered in the browser.

**Meeting Takeaways:**

1. **Chrome Update:** Google has released Chrome version 130 in the stable channel.

2. **Vulnerability Resolutions:** The update addresses a total of 17 vulnerabilities.

3. **External Contributions:** Out of the resolved vulnerabilities, 13 were reported by external researchers.

4. **Financial Incentives for Reporting:** Google has paid out $36,000 for reporting a severe vulnerability in Chrome.

5. **Source Reference:** More details can be found in the article titled “Google Pays Out $36,000 for Severe Chrome Vulnerability” on SecurityWeek.

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