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Re: UK ISP threatens security researcher
From: Simon Lyall <simon () darkmere gen nz>
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:25:40 +1200 (NZST)
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007, Gadi Evron wrote:
Looking at the lack of security response and seriousness from this ISP, I personally, in hindsight (although it was impossible to see back then) would not waste time with reporting issues to them, now.
These days there is almost never any reason to report a security issue unless you are a professional security researcher who is looking for publicity/work. [1] If you are a random person who comes across a security hole in a website or commercial product then the best thing to do is tell nobody, refrain from any further investigation and if possible remove all evidence you ever did anything. There is almost zero potential upside of reporting these holes vs the very real potential downside that the company might decide to go after you with their legal team or the police. Anonymous notifications to 3rd parties like security forums or journalists might be an option if you really fell it is important. However in the scheme of things giving $50 to your favorite charity is likely to be safer and do the world more good. [1] - An exception might be for open source projects or as part of your normal job with your companies products. Even then you should only follow normal channels and always be careful. -- Simon J. Lyall | Very Busy | Web: http://www.darkmere.gen.nz/ "To stay awake all night adds a day to your life" - Stilgar | eMT.
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