Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International have announced a partnership that will launch a global Cybercrime Bounty Program, creating a new channel for citizens and ethical hackers to anonymously report cybercriminal activity. The program will feed reports directly into Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, where they will be analyzed and, when appropriate, forwarded to law‑enforcement partners for investigation and prosecution.
The bounty program is designed to cover a broad range of cyber‑crime activities, from phishing and ransomware to advanced persistent threats. Participants can submit tips through Crime Stoppers’ secure, anonymous reporting platform, and Fortinet will evaluate each submission for relevance and severity. Rewards will be tiered based on the impact of the threat identified, with higher payouts for evidence that leads to the arrest or disruption of a major cyber‑criminal operation. The program also includes a structured process for escalating verified threats to law‑enforcement agencies, ensuring that actionable intelligence reaches the right authorities quickly.
Fortinet’s Q3 2025 earnings provide a solid financial backdrop for the initiative. The company reported revenue of $1.72 billion, matching forecasts, and an EPS of $0.74, beating expectations of $0.63. Operating margins reached a record 32 % GAAP, underscoring the firm’s ability to invest in new security capabilities while maintaining profitability. The company’s guidance for Q4 2025—revenue of $1.825 billion to $1.885 billion and EPS of $0.73 to $0.75—signals confidence in continued demand for its security solutions.
Strategically, the partnership positions Fortinet to strengthen its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving cyber‑crime landscape. By integrating community‑generated threat intelligence into FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet can accelerate the detection of emerging threats and refine its security products in real time. The program also aligns with Fortinet’s broader strategy of converging security and networking solutions, reinforcing its reputation as a collaborative, innovation‑driven vendor.
"At Crime Stoppers International, we have a proud history of giving communities a safe and anonymous way to report crime. Cybercrime is borderless, fast‑moving, and increasingly sophisticated. Tackling it requires collective intelligence and broad participation. Through this partnership with Fortinet, we are creating a powerful bridge between communities and cybersecurity experts," said a spokesperson for Crime Stoppers International. "This initiative will make it easier than ever to responsibly disclose information on cyberthreats to bring accountability to cybercrime and subsequently strengthen digital resilience worldwide."
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