Google will no longer pay for bugs found in top applications

The article discusses the winding down of the Google Play Security Reward Program. This initiative started in 2018 and aimed to incentivize researchers to report security vulnerabilities in apps available on Google Play. Through this program, Google was able to enhance its security measures and protect users from potential threats. Over the years, the program has significantly improved the security of various applications found in the store. Google has announced that the final acceptance of submissions will end in December 2023. The article also touches on the future of security research and potential alternatives to the discontinued program, as well as the implications of these changes for the community of cybersecurity professionals.