Paying independent security researchers a bounty for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities is not the best way to protect users, according to Microsoft.
The reputation of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has been mauled by security experts.
Security intelligence and analysis company iDefense is to offer an US$8,000 bounty for vulnerabilities found in Vista and Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
A security firm which asks vendors to pay for the bugs it discovers otherwise it threatens to release the flaw publicly has re-ignited debate over the reporting of software vulnerabilities.
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.
Although many software makers promote responsible disclosure, it isn't universally backed by the security community. Critics say it could make security companies lazy in patching. Full disclosure of flaws is preferred.
Oracle's Mary Ann Davidson lists the myths around the role of software flaw busters.
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