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Google is offering cash to those who can find, exploit and report bugs in its Android apps, or similarly hack other programs in its Play Store. The goal is to get a large number of people and developers working together on improving security in the Android world. The advertising giant is very familiar with bug bounties, and …

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  1. handleoclast
    Coat

    Wonderful idea!!!

    This is a truly great idea.

    1) I write an app and join the scheme saying I'm committed to reducing bugs.

    2) I upgrade the app after deliberately introducing a subtle bug.

    3) After a suitable length of time, I tell a confederate to report the bug.

    4) I and my confederate split the $1,000 reward.

    5) Rinse, wash, repeat.

    I love it.

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  2. ThatOne Silver badge
    Happy

    Was going to post the exact same thing!... The only thing I can do is to upvote you...

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  3. Gene Cash Silver badge

    ObDilbert

    From 1995, for god's sake...

    http://dilbert.com/strip/1995-11-13

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