threat-intel AI Doesn’t Mean the End of Mathematics—at Least Not Yet Mathematicians are cautiously optimistic about the future of their profession in the face of increasingly powerful AI models. While AI is currently adept at finding counterexamples to existing mathematical problems and applying known techniques, it lacks the ability to develop genuinely new conceptual frameworks and th… Schneier on Security · 2d ago Medium aimathematicsartificial intelligence
threat-intel Microsoft Bug Bounty Program: $20 Million Paid to 500 Researchers Microsoft significantly increased its bug bounty payouts, reaching over $20 million in the past year and rewarding 562 researchers across 64 countries. The company’s programs saw a substantial rise in submissions, partly… SecurityWeek · Aug 4, 2026 Medium bug bountyvulnerabilityresearch
other Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Helps Discover New Marine Species This article details a technological advancement – a specialized microscope nicknamed ‘Squid’ – used on a marine research expedition to discover thirty-one new marine species in just two weeks. The device’s capabilities… Schneier on Security · Jul 31, 2026 Info scienceresearchtechnology
threat-intel Establishing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Program to Work With Security Researchers The CISA, NSA, and international partners have jointly released guidance to help software companies and online services establish effective Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) programs. This program focuses on col… CISA Advisories · Jul 15, 2026 Info vulnerabilitycvdsecurity
threat-intel Jen Ellis: Connecting Cyber Community With Political Machinery This article chronicles the career of Jen Ellis, a cybersecurity advocate who rose to prominence after witnessing the legal troubles faced by security researcher HD Moore. Initially spurred by a deep sense of injustice a… Dark Reading · Jul 10, 2026 High UNpolicycybersecurityresearch
threat-intel Bug Bounty Research Triggers ServiceNow Security Alert ServiceNow experienced a situation where bug bounty research was mistakenly identified as a security breach targeting their customer instances. The issue involved unauthorized access to instance tables, but ServiceNow de… Dark Reading · Jun 10, 2026 Low AUbug bountyresearchsecurity
threat-intel UK plans for cybercrime law reform would protect almost no one, experts warn The UK government’s proposed reforms to the Computer Misuse Act 1990 are facing criticism from cybersecurity experts who believe they will offer minimal protection to researchers. The proposed changes would restrict the… The Record · May 21, 2026 Medium UKcybersecurityresearchlegal
