Microsoft invites security researchers to hack the special Linux operating system that underpins Azure Sphere OS. The software giant will award up to $ 100,000 to those who find critical vulnerabilities affecting the Linux-based operating system within the Azure Sphere Security Research Challenge. Azure Sphere, Microsoft’s Linux-based platform for the Internet of Things (IoT), was announced last year at the Build Developer Conference and is a relatively new system. Businesses like Starbucks use Azure Sphere for store equipment that tracks data on coffee bean type, coffee temperature and water quality. Grand prize of Microsoft’s Azure Sphere OS research program 100 thousand dollars Researchers are required to register for Microsoft’s award program by May 15 to participate in the contest. The competition will be held from June 1 to August 31. Microsoft says those who can execute code on Azure Pluton and Azure Secure World will be rewarded with $ 100,000. “This research contest focuses on Azure Sphere OS. Security vulnerabilities that are outside the scope of the research initiative, including the cloud division, may be eligible for general Azure Reward Program awards. Physical attack is beyond the research competition and the Azure Reward Program.” used expressions. Microsoft is committed to organizing award-winning contests to increase the security of its software. The company previously launched similar programs for many important products, including the Windows operating system, Microsoft Edge browser and Microsoft Office. Those who want to participate in the new research program can make their applications by filling out the form here.
