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United Airlines Invites Hackers To Find Security Vulnerabilities

Posted by timothy on from the how-to-get-non-flyer-miles dept.

An anonymous reader writes: Following a recent spike of interest regarding the potential to hack planes, United Airlines has created the first rewards-for-exploits scheme in the aviation industry. The 'Bug-Bounty' program offers up to a million air miles for submitters who find a specific range of exploits in the company's websites and digital infrastructure. The scheme not only bans participants from probing on-board flight systems but threatens criminal prosecution for any such attempt.

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  1. Goodie ! by randalware · · Score: 4, Funny

    I will make reservations to Paris for two.
    Then go visit Dr. Falkin.

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    This is my opinion based on what little I know and understand of the rumors and lies Thanks, Randal