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RE: Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm
From: "Brad Griffin" <b.griffin () cqu edu au>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:30:10 +1000
-----Original Message----- From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of Nick Jacobsen Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 12:11 AM To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm Does it not strike anyone that there is a disturbing trend in malicious hackers (yes, yes, I know, they are not hackers if they are malicious, so call em whatever you want) getting hired to security firms, mainly because the "hacker" gets media attention? It is honestly like we are declaring to the world that the best way to get a good paying job in the computer security field is to perform some major attack - and get caught for it - and then after serving a short sentace, start applying for jobs. How many? Three that I have heard of now I think. That's hardly a trend (and this is not a flame). I know lots of young people, myself included, that could make headlines by performing some act or another of a sensational nature, and all that stops us is our own sense of ethics - but those ethics get harder and harder to hold as we earn a pittance doing your standard boring days work, while some other guy is out there essentially (in my mind) having fun doing some detrimental to society, and then getting hired at a substantial salary, as a reward. This may sound like a rant, and it probably is, but that makes my point no less accurate. Responses anyone? I'd suggest that the companies doing the hiring may consider that these people have skills directly relating to what they are doing. If the person can or has demonstrated those skills, why not hire the person? Saves shitloads of money interviewing potentials and/or training someone else. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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- RE: Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm Fred Newtz (Sep 20)
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- Re: Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm van Helsing (Sep 22)
- Re: Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm Valdis . Kletnieks (Sep 22)