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Microsoft complains about 'irresponsible' security revelation
News Microsoft is right that those who disclose this kind of thing are irresponsible," said Kristensen. Microsoft has slammed the people responsible for publishing details of the vulnerability that has lead to the creation of the bofra virus.
[November 10, 2004, 11:28]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
News By switching them off, Microsoft looks like it is taking the moral high ground but in reality this is irresponsible. By appearing to take the "moral high ground" and closing its chat rooms in the UK, MSN is acting irresponsibly and endangering...
[September 24, 2003, 17:55]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
News To many software makers and security consultants, flaw finder David Aitel is irresponsible. The 20-something founder of vulnerability assessment company Immunity hunts down security problems in widely used software products.
[January 26, 2005, 15:20]
Yahoo, Google 'irresponsible' in China
News RSF called the pair "irresponsible" for blocking some content labelled as subversive by the Chinese government -- sites relating to Tibet's independence, for example. Human rights organisation Reporters sans Frontières (RSF) has accused two of the...
[July 27, 2004, 16:45]
Microsoft complains about 'irresponsible' security revelation
Talkback Microsoft are even more irresponsible for releasing buggy security risk software and charging users a fortune for. Its funny they always chastise everyone except themselves.
[November 10, 2004, 13:52]
AV firms slam 'irresponsible' virus writer
Talkback This guy should be conferred with a doctorate for pioneering virus writing in mobile computing.
[January 27, 2005, 7:24]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
Talkback I have used MSN's chatrooms for about 5 years. I quickly found user created chatrooms as a place to have some wonderful conversations with people from all over the world. If MSN worried about "children" seeing things they shouldn't see, then why...
[September 26, 2003, 1:43]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
Talkback Here are a few key points: st: The guys who write the software should know it better than those who wish to exploit it. Therefore, even if a flaw is released publicly, the software creators should be able to release a patch for before anyone can...
[January 27, 2005, 12:19]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
Talkback Mitsubishi Motors in Japan hid critical information regarding flaws in high-selling vehicles. They are now no longer, having sold out partly as a result of this behaviour. There is no effective mechanism to ensure that flawed software is rectified...
[February 1, 2005, 4:55]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
Talkback Let's face the issue head on! When a company knows of a security flaw in its software and fails to patch it whenever it is discovered, they are acting irresponsibly. Senario - I discover a flaw and report it to the vendor.
[February 1, 2005, 17:52]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
Talkback I agree with Microsoft for once. Chatrooms are a nothing more than a waste of internet bandwidth. I've been using the internet for years and have never needed to use them.
[September 24, 2003, 18:28]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
Talkback In my view it's OK to give the vendors some time to come up with a solution or at least a workaround because, at least in theory, the vendor should be able to give the best solution. Say 20 working days (4 weeks) but no more.
[January 26, 2005, 21:03]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
Talkback IM A REGULAR USER OF CHATROOMS AND AM FULLY AWARE OF THE RISKS BUT I SERIOUSLY SEE LITTLE POINT IN THERE CLOSURE AS THIS WILL ENCOURAGE PEADOFILES TO LOOK IN LESSER CONTROLLED CHAT ROOMS, I BELIEVE THE ANSWER IS IN BETTER MONITORING AND SECURITY...
[September 24, 2003, 18:31]
Microsoft complains about 'irresponsible' security revelation
Talkback A web page called moviepass.tv is offering a three day free trial to see their product, which I did and found it not to my liking. I failed to read the small print saying that if I did not advise before the trial days are over I am under legal...
[April 20, 2006, 0:47]
AV firms slam 'irresponsible' virus writer
News Marcos Velasco, who is based in Rio de Janeiro, has admitted writing the Lasco virus, which is one of the first potentially serious viruses to target the Symbian operating system. In a recent interview with Finnish magazine ITviikko, which has been...
[January 25, 2005, 8:50]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
Talkback If you've never used a chat room how can you say that they are worthless? I have used a room on msn for more then a year,it is a music room,where the chat is about music ,bands etc,not sex and pick ups!
[September 25, 2003, 14:22]
Microsoft chatroom closure is 'irresponsible'
Talkback Surely safety online starts at home.With parents making sure they are fully aware of what their children are doing while online and making sure that they know how to stay safe,not giving out personal details etc.Don't blame chatrooms for a lack of...
[September 25, 2003, 14:28]
Microsoft complains about 'irresponsible' security revelation
Talkback i'm really getting fed up with moviepass.the time that they say i signed up for the 3 day pass, there was absolutely no-one at home.i want it stopped
[April 30, 2006, 0:11]
Microsoft complains about 'irresponsible' security revelation
Talkback Go to the website mentioned in earlier post it has all instructions for removing moviepass.http://www.profend.com/answers/moviepass.html
[May 3, 2006, 2:03]
Do 'irresponsible' security researchers help or hinder?
Talkback I'm afraid my take on the whole disclosure uproar is that, while disclosure may increase my risk, lack of disclosure increases it more. The security flaw will exist whether it's disclosed or not, and the track record over the last 20 years quite...
[January 26, 2005, 16:26]
