Apple has increased its Security Bounty program to a maximum of $5 million for researchers who find the most severe vulnerabilities

Apple has expanded its Security Bounty program, now offering rewards of up to $5 million for researchers who uncover the most severe vulnerabilities, such as Lockdown Mode bypasses or iOS beta exploits.

According to Apple, payouts depend on severity and impact, with smaller bugs earning hundreds of thousands and only the rarest exploit chains reaching the $5 million ceiling.

Since 2020, Apple has paid over $35 million across 800 reports, showing just how much the company values outside experts in keeping its ecosystem safe. Would you try to hack an iPhone for that payout?

The introduction of “Target Flags” simplifies the process for researchers to demonstrate their findings and receive rewards, even before a fix is released.