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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.

By Noah Bovenizer

Updated Dec 12, 2025 4:22 PM / Published Dec 12, 2025 11:31 AM 2 min read

A fisherman throws a large net into the ocean. Microsoft's new bug bounty scheme will cover all online services — Image credit: https://unsplash.com/@rohan1248

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Noah Bovenizer

Noah Bovenizer is a senior reporter with The Stack. He previously covered the transportation sector for Global Data. He has a first class degree in journalism and has also worked as a newsreader for Gaydio.