Software security holes: To tell, or not to tell

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Software security holes: To tell, or not to tell

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some "bug hunters" who uncover security flaws in computer software and rush to issue public warnings may be helping hackers more than consumers, industry officials worry.

http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/08/28/computer.bugs.ap/index.html

-- K (infosurf@yahoo.com), August 28, 2000


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