Meta's Bug Bounty Program marked its 15th anniversary, awarding over $4 million in bounties this year alone, totaling more than $25 million since its start. The program is expanding with a new pilot for experienced researchers and highlighting significant findings, including vulnerabilities in WhatsApp and Oculus.

Portugal's revised cybercrime law creates a legal safe harbor for security researchers acting in good faith. Researchers can now engage in certain hacking activities without fear of prosecution, provided they meet specific conditions, such as reporting vulnerabilities promptly and not seeking financial gain.

The article discusses a recent research study that reveals vulnerabilities in Windows' Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) system, which can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges. Researchers detail the methodologies used to uncover these security flaws and emphasize the need for improved protective measures within the Windows operating system.