Intel suspends its $100k bug bounty program

ⓘ Intel Intel Logo Intel has officially suspended its long-running bug bounty program, eliminating cash payouts of up to $100,000 in favor of a zero-reward vulnerability disclosure system on the Intigriti platform. Launched in 2017, Intel’s bounty initiative was once a cornerstone of its proactive security strategy, responsible for identifying nearly half of the company's addressed vulnerabilities in 2020 alone. Antony Muchiri , Published 09/20/2026 🇩🇪 Software Intel 4 Reviews exclude selected types exclude selected tags Intel has suspended its long-standing bug bounty program and transitioned to a new vulnerability disclosure system on the Intigriti platform that offers no financial rewards. Previously paying researchers up to $100,000 for discovering security flaws, Intel's updated presence on Intigrit i is now explicitly listed as a responsible disclosure program without bounties.