Russian tech company Yandex has expanded its bug-bounty program for smart devices, broadening the lineup of participating gadgets and increasing the rewards for researchers who identify vulnerabilities. The information came from Yandex’s press service, shared with socialbites.ca.
The program now includes devices such as the Duo Max Station, the Midi Station, and the TV Station. Rewards for researchers who discover flaws rose from 600,000 rubles to as much as 1,000,000 rubles, with the payout tied to how severe the identified issue is. The more critical the vulnerability, the higher the potential reward. These changes reflect Yandex’s ongoing effort to strengthen the security of its product ecosystem. Source: Yandex press service.
Yandex stated that higher rewards will attract additional researchers to test the resilience of its devices, contributing to more robust and trustworthy products. The company has been steadily increasing its security investments over the past years, aiming to safeguard data storage, defend against distributed denial of service attacks, prevent fraud, and strengthen access controls. In 2023, Yandex reported investments surpassing 6 billion rubles in security initiatives, roughly double the amount spent the previous year. These funds supported advanced storage solutions, threat protection technologies, and other protective measures. Source: Yandex press service.
As Russia continues to push for more advanced AI capabilities, employers increasingly seek professionals with artificial intelligence skills to support and secure digital products and services. Yandex’s expanded program aligns with this trend by encouraging more researchers to contribute to the safety and reliability of its smart devices. Source: Yandex press service.