OpenAI partners with Cathedral on security testing, quadruples rewards for critical vulnerabilities
11/03/2026 — 11/03, 16:17·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- OpenAI announced a partnership with security firm Cathedral to test its defenses, and revamped its bug bounty program by quadrupling rewards…
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On November 3, 2026, OpenAI News reported that OpenAI is raising its Security Bug Bounty rewards and introducing three new bonus categories for independent security researchers: report quality bonuses, loyalty bonuses, and priority campaign bonuses. The changes apply to external researchers who submit vulnerability reports to OpenAI, with the stated goal of encouraging higher-quality submissions and sustained participation. The available report does not specify by how much the bounty amounts are being increased, nor does it state the value of the three bonus types, their eligibility criteria, or when they take effect. No further details on the rollout or timeline have been disclosed.
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Latest turnOpenAI said it is partnering with security firm Cathedral to test its defenses and revamping its Security Bug Bounty program, quadrupling rewards for critical findings. The company also said it is planning its next internal security sprint, bringing outside researchers and partners together with its own teams.
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OpenAI said it is partnering with security firm Cathedral to test its defenses and revamping its Security Bug Bounty program, quadrupling rewards for critical findings. The company also said it is planning its next internal security sprint, bringing outside researchers and partners together with its own teams.
TechmemeAI score 54OpenAI is raising payouts in its Security Bug Bounty program and adding three new bonus categories for independent security researchers: report quality, loyalty, and priority campaigns. The changes reward higher-quality vulnerability reports and sustained participation from outside researchers.
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