# GitHub Revamps Its Bug Bounty Program

GitHub announced a restructuring of its bug bounty program, updating reward structures and scope. The changes aim to incentivize security researchers to find and report vulnerabilities more effectively, strengthening the platform's overall security.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.blog/security/next-chapter-restructuring-githubs-bug-bounty-program/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:28:23 +0000