Hacker Breaches NASA’s Systems… But What They Do In Response Will Bring A Smile To Your Face!
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is r esponsible for safeguarding many things involving air and space. As a government agency, NASA is frequently a target of computer hackers attempting to breach its security systems. When a hacker identified only as “7h3h4ckv157” on X (formerly Twitter) managed to infiltrate their systems, they sent a notice to NASA, and the response was unexpected.
I Hacked @NASA (again) and reported some vulnerabilities to them. Just today, I received this appreciation letter from them after they patched the loopholes! pic.twitter.com/t4w92culxK
This is the second time this hacker has breached NASA’s systems. What is unknown to many is that NASA encourages hackers and independent security researchers to find holes in its security. They even outline the procedure for reporting potential threats in their Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP).
Knowing the policy, this hacker did everything he should have done. Rather than sending out the lawman with handcuffs, NASA sent the hacker a thank-you letter. Using the VDP and filing reports through NASA, the hacker helps the agency improve its security measures.
