TL;DR Breakdown Crypto hacker in US to get $10m to track other cyber criminalsUS using this approach to strengthen cyber defencesUS has been hit recently by several cyber hackers The United States Department of State has adopted a different approach of rewarding crypto hackers to catch cybercriminals. Crypto hackers are going to get a $10m reward in cryptocurrency, a new initiative for the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program towards putting an end to cybercrime. Also, individuals who can provide information leading to the identification of state-backed hackers can get the $10m reward. US using crypto hackers to nab cybercriminals The US DOS held a Black hat briefing for hackers and cybersecurity experts where they promoted the RFJ program. There was a QR Code stamped on flyers and T-shirts so attendants could scan it, taking them to the RFJ page with all the information about the reward. Interested participants are to access the RFJ channel through the TOR browser, which enables anonymous browsing. The US authorities believe crypto hackers would prefer to use the dark web and modern technologies. An official of the DOS who spoke in an interview with CNN said Dark Web that allows total anonymity and an initial level of security is probably more appropriate for those folks. Strengthening cybersecurity defenses Back in July, the DOS announced that Joe Biden‘s government would reinforce the country’s cybersecurity. The ...
