Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program paid a record $17M in 2025, up 40%, rewarding 700+ ethical hackers for reporting critical vulnerabilities. Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 by breaking every payout record in its history. The tech giant awarded a staggering $17 million to external security researchers worldwide, representing a massive 40%... [2657 chars]