Samsung will reward hackers who discover security flaws on Galaxy devices

It is quite common for big technology and software system corporations within the world to campaign notice|to seek out|to search out} flaws in their merchandise and really well reward those that find them.

Such is that the case of Samsung, that is providing up to two hundred thousand bucks to anyone WHO finds security holes in their Samsung Galaxy phones.

Rewarding users WHO realize security vulnerabilities in software system is one among the most effective ways in which to avoid being hacked, as they're paid a souvenir and also the hacker doesn't unveil the outlet or exploit it maliciously, leading to the corporate will fix the matter.

The company Samsung has opened a rewards program referred to as the Mobile Security Rewards Program, that aims to reward up to $ two hundred thousand bucks to white hat developers and hackers WHO plan to facilitate them realize holes within the thirty eight devices of the Galaxy vary at the extent of robot software package and also the computer code of every phone.

But one issue to stay in mind, solely critical-level bugs are rewarded within the security of the device, and not any reasonably bug, besides that they're going to ought to be done remotely, that's to mention victimization applications or services of Samsung Mobile, while not association physics.

These area unit the phones that participate within the curious security quiz:

• Galaxy Note series (Note eight, Note Note, Note 5, Note 4, Note edge)
• Galaxy S series (S8, S8 +, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6 edge +, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active)
• Galaxy J series (J1 (2016), J1 Mini, J1 mini Prime, J1 Ace, J2 (2016), J3 (2016), J3 (2017), J3 Pro, J3 Pop, J5 (2016), J5 (2017), J7 (2016), J7 (2017), J7 Max, J7 Neo, J7 Pop)
• Galaxy A series (A3 (2016), A3 (2017), A5 (2016), A5 (2017), A7 (2017))
• Galaxy Tab series (Tab S2 L Refresh, Tab S3 9.7)

Depending on the extent of vulnerability they discover, it'll be the dollar prize for whoever detects it and informs the South Korean company.

In addition to the Galaxy vary, security bugs might also be investigated on Samsung platforms and services like Samsung Pay, Bixby, Samsung Account and Samsung Pass.

Do you have the talents necessary for this security challenge? If therefore, you'll see the conditions of the reward program by clicking here.