Microsoft to Introduce Faster Security Disclosures

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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Re:i hate to sound like a total dunce

[YouCanCallMeAl]

Gray Hat Somewhere between a "good guy" and a "bad guy" in terms of computer security.

Re:i hate to sound like a total dunce

[m50d]

A hacker/cracker who does illegal stuff but not unethical things.