Each valid vulnerability report undergoes rigorous evaluation by Microsoft’s security team, with points awarded based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and Microsoft’s internal risk assessment protocols. The Microsoft Researcher Recognition Program offers public thanks and recognition to security researchers who help protect our customers by discovering and sharing security vulnerabilities under Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure. Microsoft has officially announced its 2025 Most Valuable Security Researchers, recognizing the top 100 security researchers worldwide who have made significant contributions to protecting Microsoft customers through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) program. The Dynamics 365 and Power Platform category recognizes Dhiral Patel (@dhiralpatel94), Brad Schlintz (nmdhkr), and cjm00n with Kunlun Lab & Zhiniang Peng with HUST for their contributions to business application security. Impact badges are awarded to researchers whose average points per valid vulnerability report reach or exceed the 90th percentile, indicating high-severity findings. This year’s top 10 researchers collectively earned 15,635 points, demonstrating exceptional dedication to cybersecurity research and vulnerability discovery. For Office products, 0x140ce, Haifei Li, and Guang Gong, Li Shuang, and willJ lead the rankings, demonstrating expertise in productivity suite security vulnerabilities. The recognition is based on a comprehensive point system that evaluates researchers’ valid vulnerability reports submitted between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:40:12 +0000