Microsoft clarifies it won't pursue legal action against security researchers after zero-day disclosure controversy
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Alexander Martin
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Microsoft has clarified it will not take legal action against security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities, following backlash over a blog post that condemned uncoordinated zero-day releases. The company's statement came after the pseudonymous researcher Nightmare Eclipse published Windows zero-day exploits, which Microsoft initially criticized as enabling criminal actors. Microsoft now says it is taking community feedback seriously and has no intention to pursue researchers conducting or publishing security research.
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· 3 pulledMicrosoft said it has 'no intention to pursue action' against security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities and publish their findings
The post had condemned a recent series of uncoordinated Windows zero-day releases as 'never justifiable'
To be clear about our approach to legal matters, we have no intention to pursue action against individuals conducting or publishing their security research
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