Paying independent security researchers a bounty for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities is not the best way to protect users, according to Microsoft.
Security intelligence and analysis company iDefense is to offer an US$8,000 bounty for vulnerabilities found in Vista and Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)
The risk of an attack related to a flaw in Microsoft Outlook Express climbed this week, after underground hacking sites began circulating sample code for exploiting it.
The reputation of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has been mauled by security experts.
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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.
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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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