Apple Holds Hacking Contest

Currently, Apple's operating system is pretty reliable.

The smartphone company Apple recently announced an interesting new contest.

It is offering 1 million dollars to anyone who can hack into its operating system.

However, some criminals can hack it by sending a text message with a virus to a device.

If the device's owner opens the message and virus, the hacker gains access to the device.

For the contest, though, the company wants to see whether anyone can hack the operating system directly.

In other words, the hack must take place without any clicks by the device's user.

The contest is a win-win situation for Apple.

If someone succeeds in hacking the operating system, the company learns how to better protect its customers' privacy.

Moreover, if no one wins the competition, it suggests Apple's operating system is secure.

 

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