Are you an ethical hacker? Then this is your chance to get rewarded by Apple. Yes, you heard right! Apple is offering a reward of around $1 million to anyone who can hack its new collection of AI-focused servers. These new servers will be launched next week.
Apple offers a $1 million reward
Apple is reportedly asking researchers to test security standards for future “private cloud computing”. These servers will help to receive and process user requests to Apple Intelligence. This is especially relevant when any artificial intelligence task is too complex to be processed on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
So, how does this “test” work? Apple will provide access to the source code of key components of Private Cloud Compute, which will allow researchers to easily analyze the software part of the technology. If you manage to find a way to remotely hack Private Cloud Compute and manage to expose a user’s data request, you can receive $250,000. And if you manage to remotely attack the servers and execute malicious computer code, you will receive $1 million.
In addition, “To further encourage your research in private cloud computing, we are expanding the Apple Security Bounty program to include rewards for vulnerabilities that demonstrate a breach of PCC’s fundamental security and privacy guarantees,” Apple summarized.
In other news, Apple has finally hinted at the launch of its long-awaited M4-based Macs. Updated MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips may appear on the market. You can also expect an updated Mac Mini with M4 Pro and M4 variants.
Understanding “private cloud computing”
So, why is Apple creating this “private cloud computing”? Due to growing privacy concerns, Apple has taken the initiative to create servers focused on artificial intelligence. The Cupertino-based tech giant has designed this Private Cloud Compute server so that it immediately deletes the user’s request as soon as the task is completed. This adds an extra layer of security to your device.
The system also has end-to-end encryption. This means that Apple cannot reveal the requests you made through Apple Intelligence, even if it controls the server hardware.
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