- What: Microsoft responds to backlash over legal threats against zero-day researchers
- Impact: Highlights ongoing debate over responsible disclosure practices
Microsoft has responded to backlash over its initial threats of legal action against researchers who publicly disclose zero-day vulnerabilities without coordinated notification. The controversy concerns a researcher known online as Chaotic Eclipse and Nightmare Eclipse, who in recent weeks disclosed the details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for several unpatched vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products. Details remain […] The post Microsoft Tries to Calm Legal Threat Fears After Zero-Day Disclosure Backlash appeared first on SecurityWeek .