'Up and coming' Researchers generally improve their reputation by schmoozing journalists, doing conferences and so on. If for example, you didn't want to do thr

'Up and coming' Researchers generally improve their reputation by schmoozing journalists, doing conferences and so on. If for example, you didn't want to do through someone like ZDI you could just post the bug to full disclosure. If it's a big enough bug, then the media will come to you. Unfortunately in this industry 'rep' isn't earned, it's about who shouts the loudest, and it leads to some uncomfortable situations.