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The full disclosure debate goes back a long time. I recommend doing some light Googling to understand some of the counterpoints. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F
by quadhome 14y ago
The full disclosure debate goes back a long time. I recommend doing some light Googling to understand some of the counterpoints.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_disclosure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_disclosure
As for your "raging hacker who ...," dig, consider the idea that malware authors already knew about the vulnerability and have been using it.
- nl 14y agoconsider the idea that malware authors already knew about the vulnerability and have been using it. Do you have any evidence that is the case? The original post didn't mention it. Otherwise it just sounds like excusing irresponsible disclosure.
- lawnchair_larry 14y agoThe term you are looking for is Coordinated Disclosure. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/22/microsoft_coordinated_disclosure/ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/22/microsoft_coordinate... Many believe it is irresponsible to delay informing users that they have a major backdoor exposing them.