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I don’t think they will, I know they will. But maybe it depends on how you define “hacker” and what you call “random”. I’m saying that folks in the jailbreakin
by lawnchair_larry 7y ago
I don’t think they will, I know they will.
But maybe it depends on how you define “hacker” and what you call “random”. I’m saying that folks in the jailbreaking scene are some of the primary targets for this. It wouldn’t be worth launching if the plan was to exclude them. Some are already part of Apple’s bounty program.
“Apple Calls In Rock Star iPhone And Mac Hackers For Secret Bug Bounty Bash”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2016/09/28/apple-iphone-hacker-meet-cupertino/#143026a473de https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2016/09/28/apple...
- ksaj 7y agoThat alone suggests that they are already acquainted with every one of the people they'll accept for the program? They might have a "loose" vetting process, but I doubt they have a lack of one.
- mensetmanusman 7y agoApple could use these devices to track the hackers...
- saagarjha 7y agoGiving security researchers a “gift” that actually tracks them sounds like a really bad idea.