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bug-hunter

bug-hunter

4.0
A person who finds and reports software bugs and security problems
  • noun
  • /bʌɡ ˈhʌntər/
  • Jargon
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  • Several bug-hunters reported the memory leak on the forum, earning praise from the developer team.

Examples

  • A renowned bug-hunter helped the company fix critical vulnerabilities during the external security audit.

  • She earned a reputation as a meticulous bug-hunter after reporting dozens of serious vulnerabilities.

  • A skilled bug-hunter can find vulnerabilities quickly.

  • Many bug-hunters participate in online competitions.

  • A dedicated bug-hunter found a critical security flaw in the popular app and reported it for a reward.

  • As a professional bug-hunter, she specializes in discovering vulnerabilities in web applications.

  • The company hired a well-known bug-hunter to improve the security of their software before the launch.

Synonyms

bounty hunter
vsbug-hunter
  • Jargon
4.0

A person who finds and reports security bugs in software to earn money

may search for vulnerabilities with or without seeking payment often joining programs

Surface Forms

bug-hunter singular
bug-hunters plural

Morphology

bug-hunter = bug + hunter (semi-transparent) = bug + hunter

Formally a compound 'bug' + 'hunter', but the sense 'bug' = software error is metaphorical/specialized and may be unknown to some learners.

Etymology

The word bug-hunter is also used for someone who finds problems in computer programs; here bug means a 'small error', and one popular story says a real moth once caused a computer failure, which helps explain why people who find and report these errors are called bug-hunters.