Google said Wednesday it plans to reward developers for developing proactive security improvements for some of the most widely used open-source software programs.. The program aims to "improve the security of key third-party software critical to the health of the entire Internet," wrote Michal Zalewski of Google's Security Team. Rewards will range between US$500 to $3,133.70, he wrote. The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . In an effort to bolster the safety of vital open-source applications on the web, Google intends to provide incentives to developers who contribute to improving their security.. Security Enhancement, Open Source Funding, Developer Programs. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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