# OpenAI raises Security Bug Bounty rewards and adds new researcher bonuses

> Original title: Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties

- Source: OpenAI News
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:00:00.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/n2gpxq79lznt4xy3py1h59p16
- Original: https://openai.com/index/rewarding-defenders-with-bigger-bug-bounties

## Summary

OpenAI is raising rewards under its Security Bug Bounty program for independent security researchers. The company is also introducing report quality, loyalty, and priority campaign bonuses.