For hackers who prefer to pick things apart rather than stand guard over them, an enormous number of companies now offer bug bounties, or formal rewards, for warnings about vulnerabilities.
LAS VEGAS: The surge in far-flung and destructive cyber attacks is not good for national security, but for an increasing number of hackers and researchers, it is great for job security.
The new reality is on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual Black Hat and Def Con security conferences, which now have a booming side business in recruiting.
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