press Jul 13, 2016 · FedScoop
Fiat Chrysler becomes first auto maker to offer bug bounty
FedScoop reported in 2016 that Fiat Chrysler launched the first automotive industry bug bounty program, partnering with Bugcrowd to crowdsource vehicle security vulnerability reports. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd co-founder, highlighted the program as a significant step toward integrating security research into automotive development and protecting connected vehicle ecosystems.
Source description — as published
A syndicated article about Fiat Chrysler's new initiative to pay hackers for finding and reporting security vulnerabilities in their vehicles.