Hackers can help plug security leaks

After cyber experts helped the FBI unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino gunman, The New York Times asks in its “Room for Debate” section whether the U.S. government should consult with hackers on cybersecurity issues.  Fred Kaplan and Kate Moussouris argue that the best way to safeguard against hacking is to invite well-meaning hackers to expose the security flaws in computer systems free of penalty, while Alan Butler and Matt Blaze argue that hackers already volunteer their services, but governments and companies must do more to fix security. For the full article click here 

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