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March 03, 2016

Pentagon invites hackers to attack its websites
Washington (AFP) March 2, 2016
Ever wanted to hack Uncle Sam? Provided you're American and can pass a background check, go right ahead, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The US Department of Defense is inviting vetted hackers to test its cybersecurity under a pilot program that is the first of its kind in the federal government. Called "Hack the Pentagon," the so-called bug bounty program will give cash awards and other recognition to participants who can spot weaknesses on the Pentagon's public web pages. "I am always ch ... read more

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