In September 2015, Sanmay Ved, a former software engineer at Google, made headlines by purchasing the domain name Google.com for just $12. During a late-night search on Google Domains, Ved discovered that the domain was available for purchase, which is highly unusual for such a valuable web address. To his surprise, the transaction went through smoothly, and he received confirmation emails shortly after. For nearly a minute, Ved owned one of the most recognizable domains on the internet. Recognizing the potential security flaw, he reported the incident to Google through its Vulnerability Reward Program. In appreciation for his ethical disclosure, Google initially rewarded him with $6,006.13, a figure chosen for its resemblance to the word