TechnologyJapan Inc battles cybercriminals with 'white hat' hackers on its side
From Sony to Line, companies pay bounties to keep attackers at bay
The new strategy for Japanese companies depends on "white hat," or ethical, hackers hired through security startups. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
MANAMI OGAWA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- More companies and research institutions in Japan are doing their best to attract hackers from around the world, setting them loose on their own websites and digital services as a defense against malware-armed attackers who have gained the upper hand in the ongoing cybersecurity war.