Security researchers have uncovered a flaw in Yahoo Mail that would have enabled hackers to snoop on user’s emails or use the accounts to spread viruses to other people.
Yahoo’s HackerOne bug bounty program was responsible for surfacing flaw, which was spotted by Finnish white hat Jouko Pynnonen , who was awarded $10,000 (£7,947) for his efforts.
Article Link: http://www.silicon.co.uk/security/yahoo-mail-bug-squashed-by-cyber-security-flaw-bounty-hunter-201810