Security Microsoft expands bug bounties to third-party, open source code The "In Scope by Default" initiative casts a wide net covering bugs in all its online services. Noah Bovenizer Dec 12, 2025 - 2 min read Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@rohan1248 Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in