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"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens cybersec researchers - Windows Central
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Microsoft has used strong public language threatening cybersecurity researchers, drawing concern that the company's tone could chill important research. The report follows other accounts that Microsoft threatened legal and criminal action after an independent researcher published unpatched Windows vulnerabilities and exploit code. The aggressive response has reignited a wider debate over who should find and disclose software flaws and how vendors and researchers should coordinate patches. Observers warn such threats may discourage disclosures that ultimately help protect users.
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