Uncle Sam wants you to hack the Pentagon.
The “Hack the Pentagon” program started April 18 and lasts until May 12. Hackers are invited to probe for vulnerabilities on the Pentagon’s website, with a cash prize of $150,000 as an incentive.
“I am always challenging our people to think outside the five-sided box that is the Pentagon,” said Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. “Inviting responsible hackers to test our cybersecurity certainly meets that test. I am confident this innovative initiative will strengthen our digital defenses and ultimately enhance our national security.”
There is a catch: Hackers will have to agree to a background check before entering the program, ABC News reports.
