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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. My favorite line by portwojc · · Score: 5, Insightful

    when researchers jump the gun and release vulnerability details before a patch is available.

    Jump the gun? Oh that's right telling Microsoft there's a security flaw and waiting months before going public is jumping the gun after all.

    Gotta love these articles. Nice spin make the researchers look like the bad guys...

    At least now we'll get to hear about flaws quicker and that they don't have a patch or a work around.