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Security Microsoft

Meet the 17-year-old who helped change Microsoft's bug bounty program

High school student helps strengthen Microsoft's digital defenses
Editor's take: At an age when most teenagers are just beginning to explore the possibilities of technology, one high school junior has already made a name for himself in the world of cybersecurity. Dylan, now 17, first caught the attention of Microsoft's Security Response Center at just 13, when he reported a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams. The discovery ultimately reshaped the company's bug bounty program and set Dylan on a unique professional path.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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Apple Software

Apple has under 30 days to comply with EU rules or face daily fines

Tech standoff: Apple resists EU push to open up App Store
The big picture: Apple and the European Commission are locked in a standoff over how tech firms should be regulated – a conflict being closely watched by the tech industry, app developers, and consumer advocates. The outcome could set a precedent for how digital marketplaces operate, not only in Europe but globally, as other jurisdictions consider similar measures to promote competition and curb the power of tech giants.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 9 comments
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Software Industry

Software engineers offer $10,000 reward to anyone who helps them land six-figure jobs

Desperate times call for desperate measures
WTF?! Finding a well-paid coding job is a lot harder today than it was a few years ago, thanks in no small part to AI. Securing one that comes with a six-figure salary is even more difficult, but a couple of software engineers believe they have the answer: offering $10,000 to anyone who can get them a software developer role that pays no less than $100,000 per year.
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