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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
The contest was originally dreamt up to address cybersecurity threats by allowing the US government to beef up its understanding of advanced hacking.
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.