Immunefi, a leading bug bounty platform, has temporarily suspended its partnership with TrustSec following a dispute over a bug bounty claim.
The disagreement arose after a white hat hacker, known as “0x0x0x,” submitted a critical vulnerability report to TrustSec. The hacker claimed that the vulnerability could potentially lead to significant financial losses. However, TrustSec disputed the severity of the issue and offered a lower bounty than what the hacker believed was fair.
In response to the dispute, Immunefi, which serves as an intermediary between white hat hackers and organizations, has taken the decision to suspend its partnership with TrustSec. This move highlights the importance of fair and transparent bug bounty programs and the role of platforms like Immunefi in ensuring that ethical hackers are rewarded appropriately for their efforts.
The incident has sparked discussions within the cybersecurity community about the challenges of accurately assessing vulnerability severity and the need for clear and consistent bug bounty policies.
