Crowdfense is a Dubai-based information security company, established in 2018.[1] The company purchases zero-day exploits from security researchers in a purported bug bounty program, then sells the exploits to governments, acting as a sort of broker. Crowdfense initially posted iPhone bounties for $3 million USD,[2] but since increased the maximum payout to between $5 and $7 million.[3]

Crowdfense
Founded2018
Headquarters,
United Arab Emirates
Websitewww.crowdfense.com

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  1. ^ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (2018-04-25). "Startup Offers $3 Million to Anyone Who Can Hack the iPhone". Vice. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  2. ^ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (2024-04-06). "Price of zero-day exploits rises as companies harden products against hackers". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  3. ^ Staff, S. C. (2024-04-09). "Crowdfense expands exploit acquisition program". SC Media. Retrieved 2024-06-23.