"Apple Ships Hacker-Friendly iPhones to Security Researchers"

Apple is sending hacker-friendly iPhones to security researchers. These iPhones allow researchers to examine the mobile OS for security vulnerabilities and report them easily. Researchers will be able to probe these iPhones for 12 months, which could be extended by Apple finds it necessary. The researchers are expected to report vulnerabilities as soon as they discover them. This effort is a part of Apple's bug bounty program, which awards money to those who report security flaws. The amount paid to researchers is based on the level of severity of the discovered flaw. This article continues to discuss the hacker-friendly iPhones currently being shipped to security researchers and Apple's bug bounty program. 

PCMag reports "Apple Ships Hacker-Friendly iPhones to Security Researchers"