Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
Microsoft is considering legal action against a security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse for publicly disclosing vulnerabilities. The company has faced criticism for its approach to handling zero-day exploits and has disabled the researcher's accounts. This situation raises questions about Microsoft's own practices regarding the disclosure of security vulnerabilities.
- ▪Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits.
- ▪Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with Microsoft, posting proof-of-concept exploit code.
- ▪Microsoft plans to bring a criminal case against Nightmare Eclipse for failing to follow proper coordination in disclosing vulnerabilities.
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| Publication time | 2026-05-30T11:19:50-04:00 |
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