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In a bug bounty program, a report is submitted for a vulnerability. The program states that duplicate reports get no reward. If two researchers submit the same bug, who usually gets the reward?
In a bug bounty program, a report is submitted for a vulnerability. The program states that duplicate reports get no reward. If two researchers submit the same bug, who usually gets the reward?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand duplicate report policy
Bug bounty programs reward the first valid report only.Step 2: Identify who gets rewarded
The first researcher to submit the bug receives the reward; duplicates get none.Final Answer:
The first researcher who submitted the report -> Option CQuick Check:
Duplicate reward = First submitter only [OK]
Quick Trick: First valid report wins reward in duplicates [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming rewards are shared
- Thinking duplicates get full rewards
- Believing experience level affects reward
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