TOKYO -- Companies such as Google and Apple are offering "white hat" hackers rewards of a million dollars or more to find flaws in their systems, while Japanese businesses including Toyota Motor provide only a polite "thank you" despite the growing role software plays in all aspects of industry.
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Google pays $1.5m to white hat hackers, Toyota says 'thanks'
Reluctance to compensate those who find flaws reflects Japan Inc.’s vulnerability
Unlike black hat hackers who attack systems for gain and to cause damage, white hat hackers seek to discover vulnerabilities in order to strengthen defenses. © Reuters
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