Security Hall of Fame
Last updated: August 22, 2024
At InstaPilau, we believe in the power of collaboration with the security community. We proudly acknowledge the security researchers who responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities, allowing us to strengthen our platform and ensure a safer experience for all users. Their efforts contribute to maintaining the integrity and security of our services.
Hall of Fame
Below is a list of ethical hackers who have contributed to identifying vulnerabilities. We recognize their dedication to improving our security posture:
- Ken_Coder — Reported a misconfigured CORS policy (March 2025). The detailed report helped us secure cross-origin resource sharing, ensuring unauthorized domains cannot access sensitive data.
- NinjaTk — Discovered a potential open redirect vulnerability (February 2025). The findings allowed us to patch a security hole that could have been exploited for phishing attacks.
- CyberNairobi — Flagged a rate-limiting bypass issue (January 2025). CyberNairobi’s alert helped us prevent excessive login attempts, improving the overall resilience of our authentication system.
- @secKenya — Identified a broken authentication check in the profile edit section (December 2024). This vulnerability, once fixed, ensures that users’ personal information remains secure when modifying their profiles.
Want to Be Featured?
If you’ve discovered a vulnerability, we encourage you to share it with us! Email security@instapilau.com with the following details:
- Clear steps to reproduce the issue
- Affected systems or URLs
- Your contact information
We take responsible disclosures seriously and will recognize valid reports here in our Hall of Fame, as well as reward your contribution. In recognition of your efforts, ethical hackers may also be eligible for financial rewards depending on the severity of the reported issue and its impact on our system.
Payment Details for Recognition
As part of our commitment to ethical hackers, we offer financial rewards for valuable vulnerability reports. Upon confirming the validity and severity of the issue, researchers will receive compensation based on the following tiers:
- Minor Issues — KES 1,000 to KES 3,000
- Moderate Issues — KES 3,000 to KES 6,000
- Critical Issues — KES 6,000 to KES 15,000
Payments will be made via mobile money or bank transfer, depending on the preference of the researcher. Once the issue is resolved, we will contact you to arrange payment and provide a formal acknowledgment of your contribution.