Why Microsoft has awarded $50,000 to an Indian researcher

An Indian researcher Laxman Muthiyah has become the recipient of a $50,000 award by Microsoft under the company’s bug bounty program. Microsoft awarded the Indian researcher for spotting a vulnerability which could lead to someone’s Microsoft account getting hijacked.

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An Indian researcher Laxman Muthiyah has become the recipient of a $50,000 award by Microsoft under the company’s bug bounty program. Microsoft awarded the Indian researcher for spotting a vulnerability which could lead to someone’s Microsoft account getting hijacked.