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Microsoft seeks peace with security researchers after dispute

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Microsoft is attempting to mend relations with the security research community following a public disagreement. The company has softened its stance, assuring vulnerability researchers that they are not legal targets. This comes after criticism from security professionals regarding Microsoft's approach to vulnerability disclosure. AI

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Microsoft seeks peace with security researchers after dispute

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Microsoft reaches for olive branch after public dustup with 0-day researcher

    Following days of criticism from the security community, Redmond dials back rhetoric, insists vulnerability hunters not in its legal crosshairs

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