Etsy handcrafts rewards for security bug hunters
Online handmade goods marketplace Etsy has taken an unexpected move to bolster security by introducing rewards to hackers who responsibly disclose bugs to the company.
Announced on the company blog, Etsy has launched a security bug bounty program that's similar to Google's.
"Our goal is to reward security researchers who follow responsible disclosure principles and proactively reach out to us if they've identified a vulnerability which would impact the safety of our marketplace or members. We believe that this is industry best practice," the company's blog post said. Etsy will pay a minimum of US$500 to qualifying bounty hunters, which may be increased at the company's discretion.
