If we take a look at the word ''hacker'' - amongst many definitions a hacker may be defined as "a member of a programming subculture or one who uses such a style of software or hardware development (referred to as the "positive sense" here)." (wikipedia.org)
I do not think that it is ok to pay these types of hackers for their service, but I do think that using their skill do do good (help thwart future hackers) is an excellent idea.
Countries such as Britain are already implementing this tactic. This article discusses details.(http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/hackers-recruited-to-help-fight-against-cybercrime-1719995.html)
President Obama is using hackers as well. The Department of Homeland Security is formed a 16-person advisory council (HSAC) obtain alternative viewpoints on cybercrime. (Evangelist 2009)
Evangelist, F. "Obama Administration Inviting Hackers to Help Fight Cybercrime" (2009 Retrieved from http://www.fireblog.com/obama-administration-inviting-hackers-to-help-fight-cybercrime/
Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_definition_controversy#Hacker_definition_controversy
I do not think that it is ok to pay these types of hackers for their service, but I do think that using their skill do do good (help thwart future hackers) is an excellent idea.
Countries such as Britain are already implementing this tactic. This article discusses details.(http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/hackers-recruited-to-help-fight-against-cybercrime-1719995.html)
President Obama is using hackers as well. The Department of Homeland Security is formed a 16-person advisory council (HSAC) obtain alternative viewpoints on cybercrime. (Evangelist 2009)
Evangelist, F. "Obama Administration Inviting Hackers to Help Fight Cybercrime" (2009 Retrieved from http://www.fireblog.com/obama-administration-inviting-hackers-to-help-fight-cybercrime/
Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_definition_controversy#Hacker_definition_controversy
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