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Aug 3, 2026 · Industry Insights

HackerOne Enforces Real‑Name Verification: Government ID Required for Bug Reports Starting Aug 14

HackerOne will mandate government‑issued ID verification for all bug bounty submissions from August 14, excluding minors and users on VPNs or rooted devices, sparking community outrage, raising privacy concerns, and potentially driving researchers toward gray‑market channels as regulatory pressure mounts.