Hackers are competing to be the first to crack into a U.S. government satellite in a contest administrated by the Pentagon. Officials with the Air Force and Space Force organized the Las Vegas competition to hack into a functioning satellite currently orbiting the globe, which will pay out a $50,000 first prize. Five teams are
Although it might appear paradoxical for the U.S. government to encourage hackers to focus on its satellites, that's precisely the case at the "Hack-A-Sat" event that is currently taking place.
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force began a hacking competition at a Las Vegas convention this week, challenging teams to access a real, orbiting satellite.
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