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The new Java 0Day examined (The H)

The new Java 0Day examined (The H)

Posted Aug 30, 2012 19:19 UTC (Thu) by mpr22 (subscriber, #60784)
In reply to: The new Java 0Day examined (The H) by reddit
Parent article: The new Java 0Day examined (The H)

Why isn't there criminal prosecution for the managers of companies that leave vulnerabilities unpatched?

You're invited to suggest answers to the following questions:

  • Which managers do you charge?
  • What actual offence do you charge them with?
  • How do you prove it beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law?

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The new Java 0Day examined (The H)

Posted Aug 30, 2012 20:30 UTC (Thu) by richmoore (subscriber, #53133) [Link]

Don't forget:
  • What did you pay for it?
If there's no payment or contract, then I don't see how you'd have any legal recourse anyway.

The new Java 0Day examined (The H)

Posted Aug 30, 2012 20:48 UTC (Thu) by mpr22 (subscriber, #60784) [Link]

Not paying anything might cover civil liability, but criminal liability's another kettle of fish.

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