OpenAI raises bug bounty rewards for security researchers

OpenAI said it is raising Security Bug Bounty rewards and adding report quality, loyalty and priority campaign bonuses for independent security researchers, according to its announcement dated Nov. 2, 2026. The change signals a push to reward more detailed and higher-priority vulnerability reports. The announcement said the company is increasing bug bounty rewards and introducing three new bonus categories: report quality, loyalty and priority campaigns. It did not disclose the new reward amounts, eligibility thresholds or any timetable for when the revised structure will take effect. Bug bounty programs compensate authorized researchers for responsibly reporting vulnerabilities before they are exploited.

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