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January 14, 2016 02:00 am
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/FjH2ZsqMWGo/why-sharing-ransomware-code-for-educational-purposes-is-asking-for-trouble
Why Sharing Ransomware Code For Educational Purposes Is Asking For Trouble
Mark Wilson writes: Trend Micro may still be smarting from the revelation that there was a serious vulnerability in its Password Manager tool, but today the security company warns of the dangers of sharing ransomware source code. The company says that those who discover vulnerabilities need to think carefully about sharing details of their findings with the wider public as there is great potential for this information to be misused, even if it is released for educational purposes. It says that 'even with the best intentions, improper disclosure of sensitive information can lead to complicated, and sometimes even troublesome scenarios'. The warning may seem like an exercise in stating the bleeding obvious, but it does serve as an important reminder of how the vulnerability disclosure process should work.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/FjH2ZsqMWGo/why-sharing-ransomware-code-for-educational-purposes-is-asking-for-trouble
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