AI-Driven Bug Bounty Surge: 1,300 Reports in 2 Weeks, Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Found

Vercel's AI-focused bug bounty competition received 1,300 reports in two weeks, but only 73 were valid, highlighting the noise AI-generated vulnerability scanning creates. A critical flaw in the Linux kernel was discovered, potentially affecting widespread systems. The incident underscores the dual-edged impact of AI in cybersecurity: increased attack surface and detection challenges.