Enterprise retail technology platform Sweed launched the cannabis industry's first "bug bounty" program to enhance the security of stored customer data. The program is hosted on HackenProof and allows cybersecurity researchers to hack the cannabis retail platform and receive rewards of up to $2,000 for discovering vulnerabilities in Sweed's core web services and infrastructure. Participants must adhere to guidelines, including testing within the defined scope without impacting production systems, maintaining confidentiality, and following responsible disclosure policies.

Cannabis Industry’s First “Bug Bounty” Program to Test Customer Data Security

Nov 11, 2025

Mg Magazine Newswire

MG Magazine

*NEW YORK* — Enterprise retail technology platform Sweed launched what it
believes to be the cannabis industry’s first-ever “bug bounty” program — a
strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the security of stored customer
data. The program allows cybersecurity researchers to hack the cannabis
retail platform and receive rewards of up to $2,000 depending on the
severity of the vulnerability the researcher discovers.

The bug bounty program is live on HackenProof, where security researchers
can test approved assets within the defined scope. The scope of the program
includes Sweed’s core web services and infrastructure. Open to security
experts, the program guidelines are:

- All testing must be conducted strictly within the defined scope,
without impacting users or production systems.
- Participants are required to maintain confidentiality and follow
HackenProof’s responsible disclosure policies.
- Any/All awards will be assessed based on CVSS severity level of the
issue discovered.