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Google will pay you for bugs you haven't even found yet under a new program to help soothe frustrated researchers struggling to find flaws in ever harder software and services. The Vulnerability Research Grants described as cash with "no strings attached" will allow security bods to apply for US$3133.70 to begin bug hunting …

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  1. jake Silver badge

    US$3133.70?

    Less than half a week's pay (when I work for a multi-national)?

    No thanks. Have fun being exploited, kids.

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    1. Anonymous Coward
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      Re: US$3133.70?

      Don't worry: "Script kiddies need not apply."

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