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85% of hackers believe reporting critical vulnerabilities is more important than making money.

February 5, 2026

85% of hackers believe reporting critical vulnerabilities is more important than making money. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Bugcrowd in February 2026. It covers topics including Responsible Disclosure, Ethics, Vulnerability Disclosure, Hacking. The original data appears in Inside the Mind of a Hacker . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 1/27/2026

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What does this statistic say?

85% of hackers believe reporting critical vulnerabilities is more important than making money. This data was published by Bugcrowd and covers Responsible Disclosure, Ethics, Vulnerability Disclosure, Hacking.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Inside the Mind of a Hacker , published by Bugcrowd on February 5, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bugcrowd.com/resources/report/inside-the-mind-of-a-hacker/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Responsible Disclosure, Ethics, Vulnerability Disclosure, Hacking. Browse more statistics on Responsible Disclosure or from Bugcrowd.

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