Japan Hacks its own Population to Promote Security

In preparation for olympics to promote security.  Or will it just guide black hats to the best places to go?
 
Japan plans to hack into millions of its citizens’ connected devices  In Technology Review

The Japanese government will try to hack into internet-connected devices in homes and offices around the country starting from next month, as part of efforts to improve cyber security, NHK World-Japan reports.

First of its kind: The program, which could last for up to five years, was approved on Friday. It will be conducted by Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). From mid-February, the institute will use default passwords and password dictionaries to try to break into about 200 million devices, starting with webcams and routers. When they successfully gain access to a device, the owner will be contacted and advised to improve security measures.  ... "