Fortinet and CSI Launch Cybercrime Bounty Program

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International have partnered on a new Cybercrime Bounty program that gives people a safe way to anonymously report cybercriminal activity. The goal is simple: create a global channel for tips that can help surface threats earlier, connect community intelligence with cybersecurity expertise, and give law enforcement better leads. It’s a practical step toward making cybercrime harder to hide and easier to disrupt.

The partnership leans on CSI’s long-standing anonymous reporting model while bringing in Fortinet’s threat intelligence capabilities to verify and act on submissions. That mix of community input and technical analysis is designed to move useful information into the hands of investigators faster. It also opens participation to a wider group, including ethical hackers and individuals who might otherwise have no place to report suspicious activity.

What stands out here is the focus on accountability. Cybercrime continues to grow because barriers to entry are low and the risk of consequence is even lower. A program like this aims to raise that risk by creating more friction for attackers—more eyes, more reporting, and more collaborative follow-through. It also mirrors a broader shift across the industry toward public-private partnerships that share intelligence instead of operating in silos.

For Fortinet and CSI, this is the start of a larger framework built around community engagement, cross-border cooperation, and disruption at scale. If the model proves effective, it could encourage similar efforts elsewhere. For now, the Cybercrime Bounty program gives governments, organizations, and everyday citizens a shared way to surface threats and push for stronger cyber resilience.