Google has unveiled its new Mobile Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP), offering substantial rewards for skilled bug hunters who identify and report security flaws in its major Android applications. The announcement was made on Twitter, with Google expressing excitement about the program and inviting bug hunters to assist in finding and resolving vulnerabilities in their mobile apps.
The primary focus of the Mobile VRP is on first-party Android apps, as Google aims to enhance user data security by identifying and eliminating potential vulnerabilities. The program encompasses Tier 1 applications, including Google Play Services, AGSA, Google Chrome, Google Cloud, Gmail, and Chrome Remote Desktop.