Why is GM embracing white hat hackers? To help identify and notify of security risks.
What’s the industry response? Just announed Detroit’s first public security vulnerability disclosure program bringing together GM and HackerOne
What’s the benefit to white hat hackers? As long as thehackers follow basic published protocols, the hackers can challenge security without legal repercussions.
So, its creating charitable immunity for white hat hackers? in contract form, yes. It allows hacker alliance to continue its bounty hunting without legal ramifications.
ARS Technica | GM embraces white-hat hackers with public vulnerability disclosure program