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Tim Mullen, 2004-05-17

The arrest of Sasser's author proves bounties work to catch cyber vandals. Now, if the security industry would just stop egging them on ...

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Success, or Illusion? 2004-05-17
Matthew Murphy (1 replies)
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Mene Tekel
Busted yeah...you are 2004-05-17
Anonymous
dropped dime on him did so for the reward money.
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your accuracy on these matters is frightening. good thing your not a doctor or anyone with any responsibilities in their hands.

There was no reward money, there was no reward posted. the kids had to contact Microsoft and asked IF Microsoft would give them money if they told them who it was.

This is an enormous distinction in the absolutes of security, something you continually fail to grasp.

keep on dreaming...

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