Singapore Invites Cyberattacks to Strengthen Defenses

[Faybert]

Hundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore's defence ministry –- but the attacks were at the government's invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity.

Authorities said Wednesday they had paid out US$14,750 in prize money to the best of the 264 so-called "white hat" hackers -- specialists who seek to break into networks to check for vulnerabilities -- involved in the project.
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[Weebarra]

Money well spent i imagine to uncover your weakness. It's a shame that some of the participants didn't get more $$$ (i believe they should be well rewarded for their efforts ) and in comparison to what a company/country can lose then i think they should pay more but i know a lot of hackers actually just get a thrill from it anyway.