SINGAPORE: 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 (RM57,787) 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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