Highlights from last year’s Meme Madness

Nothing helps inspire ideas like a stroll through memory lane. Check out last year’s Meme Madness entries here. No plagiarism allowed! 

The competition was tight last year. It came down to two hilarious memes…

Final Round!
Which meme is your favorite?
1 or 2?
#MemeMadness
#Winner pic.twitter.com/u6RVyaY9IM

— bugcrowd (@Bugcrowd) March 19, 2022

Last challenge, we saw some seriously top-notch creations that set a high bar, but hey, we know you have what it takes to one-up them. Take a peek at the top pick’s from previous years here and get ready to top them! 

How Meme Madness works

Just like the name says, it’s a mad world of meme competition. Similar to the thrilling March Madness season of basketball, we’re bringing the same level of excitement and competition to the world of memes. Starting now, you can head to our social media platforms–LinkedIn and X–to submit YOUR best memes.You bring your best meme, and we’ll decide if it’s truly the best or if you’ll get kicked out of the bracket in round one. We know, it’s harsh, so keep them original and cybersecurity focused. 

Prize Details: The creator of the winning meme will not only see their creation immortalized on a t-shirt but will also receive a shoutout on our company’s social media channels and their very own “bugmoji.” 

Judging Criteria: Our expert meme panel will evaluate memes based on humor, creativity, and relevance to cybersecurity.

Submission Guidelines: To enter the competition, ensure your meme is in image format (jpeg, png), is appropriate, and uses the designated hashtag: #MemeMadness.

Once the clock runs out and you’ve submitted your art, our team will hit the locker room to select the top 16 memes. Then, it’s tip-off time–voting for the top 16 begins on March 27. Head to our social media platforms and make your picks to determine which memes advance to the next round. You will determine the winning meme! The winner will have a brand new t-shirt to wear around town (or just when they hack, either way!). 

Mark your calendars, sharpen your wit, and join us for the ultimate meme showdown. Don’t forget to stay tuned to our social channels for all the latest updates, sneak peeks, and other challenges! 

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What is the Hacker Cup?

The Hacker Cup is a chance for hackers to build a team of 3-5 players and compete for a chance to win a grand prize of $10K and exclusive swag. Teams work together to hack participating organizations and earn points based on submission criticality level.  

Hacker Cup 2023 Results

Congratulations to the winning team, Team 12345, consisting of hackers ZwinK, r0ver, and Nim5079! And shoutout to all the hackers who qualified for the tournament, especially our top eight teams who made it to round two and beyond. 

Hacker Cup Week 2: Check out the latest standings for a glimpse into the exceptional skills driving the competition forward!

Top 8 teams:
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𝟐: Jujutsu Hackers
𝟑: Flysec
𝟒: TESS’s Squad
𝟓: Tamil Pasanga
𝟔: Str4Hat Pirates
𝟕: The Boys
𝟖: ByteHunters pic.twitter.com/sN68lVCQ6k

— bugcrowd (@Bugcrowd) November 21, 2023

The hackers weren’t the only winners from the event. This year, over 70 different bug bounty programs opted in to participate, with 15 customers offering bonuses to their bounty payments. The majority of customers had at least one valid (non-duplicated) vulnerability identified during the testing period. 

Thank you to all customers who participated in this year’s Hacker Cup across all public and private programs. 

And of course we can’t forget the best part…swag! Most hackers know that Bugcrowd is the GOAT when it comes to swag. Check out some of the swag hackers won in the Hacker Cup! 

Future Hacker Events

In 2024, we are hoping to double the efforts and come back with more opportunities for hackers to engage in competitive environments, while making customer’s safer with their results. 

If you’re interested in participating in more events like the Hacker Cup, qualifications will be released later in the year. You can refer to the previous participation criteria to prepare for 2024 as a start. 

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We’ve rounded up some of the best public and private programs to put your crew’s hacking skills to the ultimate test. And guess what? This year, we’ve spiced things up with extra special bonus programs that can earn you those coveted extra points! 

Get your squad together and remember this timeless mantra: Stop, collaborate, and listen!

Act fast! There are only 40 spots available. Grab your teammates and shoot for that Perfect Full Combo by  filling out the Team Application. Selection for Hacker Cup teams will be based on the aggregate totals of all-time P1s and P2s on the Bugcrowd platform of participating members. Please read the following rules and instructions:

How Does the Hacker Cup Work? 

• Assemble a team of 3 – 5 players
• Hack with your pals and make $$
• Expedited triage for team submissions on Hacker Cup programs
• Earn the bragging rights of making BC’s Top 8 Teams in 2023
• Compete against other teams for a grand prize of $10K and exclusive swag

Important Dates:

• Selection for the Hacker Cup will launch October 30th ending Nov 2nd. 
  • Applications must be in by 11/2 5pm PST. 
• Start Date Teams will be announced: Nov 3rd. 
• First Round: November 3rd – November 24th. 
• Hacker Break: November 24th – Nov 31st.
• Final Round: December 1st – December 15th.

There are 2 challenge rounds where participating teams will face potential elimination from the Cup based on challenge points earned during the first round. From there, 8 teams will make it to the second challenge round, where teams will continue their Hunt towards $10k. Keep in mind, teams with the highest number of points based on their unique, non-duplicate submissions will move on to the next round.

How Do Points Work?

Challenge points:

• P1 unresolved/resolved non-duplicate valid submissions get 60 points along with the standard 40 points 
  • Total point value for a unique P1 submission: 100
• P2 unresolved/resolved non-duplicate valid submissions get 30 points along with the standard 20 points 
  • Total point value for a unique P2 submission: 50
• P3 unresolved/resolved non-duplicate valid submissions get 15 points along with the standard 10 points
  • Total point value for a unique P3 submission: 25

Important Details:

Teams that move on to the final challenge round will be informed individually and announced via Twitter. Eliminated teams will not go home empty-handed! 

• Teams that are eliminated in the first challenge round will get 5 private program invites per person on each team
• Teams that are eliminated in the first challenge round will also get swag
• Private invites will be provided to researchers within 4-8 weeks after the challenge

Participation Criteria:

• Public programs are opted in automatically 
• Hackers may not have any active escalations or bans to participate. 
• Hackers must be ID Verified to participate. 
• Hacker Teams are 5 individuals or less hackers.
• There will be a maximum of 40 teams competing this year. 
• Hacker Teams are chosen to participate by team total volume of valid P1s and P2s submitted on the platform.
• New Hackers must work with Bugcrowd known hackers, if new on the platform.
• New Hackers are requested to complete a background check to participate

Please note:

• Last year’s winning team will immediately go to the Top 8 but must compete in both rounds for the competition for final scores. 
• Researchers can only participate as part of 1 team for the duration of this challenge 
• Teams must be composed of 3 – 5 researchers per team
• No swaps will be allowed this year, unless there are extreme circumstances 
• 5 teams with new hackers will be selected to compete. This will be random amongst new applicants who do not have P1s and P2s on the platform currently. 

Are You Ready to Score Big?

*Left arrow, right arrow, right arrow, right arrow* How flawlessly can your team hit those combos to win the big money!? To date, over 750 hackers from all-over have applied and Hack Hack rEvolutioned over 700 valid non-duplicate submissions. #BCTeamHunt is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with friends, win money and increase awareness and engagement of some seriously cool programs. 

You have until Nov 2nd, 2023 5:00PM Pacific Time to submit your TEAM APPLICATION. Best of luck! 

Hey, don’t forget to stay current on Hacker Cup updates, special announcements, and all things Bugcrowd through our Twitter, Instagram, and Discord.

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