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Microsoft to Introduce Faster Security Disclosures

Posted by timothy on from the mistakes-were-made dept.

Starwax writes "Here's a very interesting strategy by Microsoft. After years of complaining about irresponsible disclosure of security alerts by grey hats, Microsoft will now confirm and discuss the vulnerabilities in a new pilot project launching on Tuesday. Advisories will be issued within one business day of a publicly reported security hole along with guidance and mitigation."

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  1. Re:i hate to sound like a total dunce by filtur · · Score: 5, Funny
    but what is a grey hat?

    Someone who can't decided on whether to be a black hat or a white hat. Kinda like Michael Jackson

  2. Re:Business Day? by SnprBoB86 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "where do you draw the line?"

    I'm not sure where you draw the line, but I can tell you that if you would take a bullet for a server... you've crossed it, wherever it is...

    --
    http://brandonbloom.name
  3. microsoft sucking less by poor_boi · · Score: 4, Funny

    Does anyone else get a sinking feeling in their tummy every time Microsoft does something right, something better, or something intelligent? I like hating them. If I can't hate them, I'll have to hate something else. And I haven't been paying much attention to worthy targets over the past few years. I'm afraid I might have to turn my hate inwards if they improving. And that can't be good.