Google Launches High-Paying Bug Bounty Program for KVM Hypervisor

If you're a security researcher with a knack for finding vulnerabilities, Google's new bug bounty program could be your next big payday. The tech giant has introduced kvmCFT, a reward program specifically targeting flaws in the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisor.

KVM is an integral part of the Linux operating system that allows it to act as a hypervisor to manage virtual machines. It's been an open-source project for over 15 years and is used extensively in both Android and Google Cloud services.

Compete for Cash Rewards Up to $250,000

The bug bounty program focuses on zero-day vulnerabilities, with Google offering payments based on the severity of the discovered issue. Impressive sums are on the line, with a full virtual machine (VM) escape netting a whopping $250,000 and other payouts ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for various exploit types.

Participants will be given a single guest VM on a bare-metal host and a specific time slot to attempt their exploits. Success means a substantial reward and potent bragging rights among the security community.

Information about zero-day flaws will be shared with Google concurrent with the public release of patches, to ensure transparency and collaboration with the open-source community.

How to Get Involved

Interested bounty hunters can find more details and how to participate in this lucrative program on Google's security blog. With Google having paid out over $10 million in bounties last year, competition is sure to be fierce.

So gear up, get your hacking skills ready, and you could be in for a serious payday while helping to make the digital world a safer place.