Microsoft Won`t Patch Internet Explorer before Contest

The Pwn2Own Hacking Contest will begin March 9th in Vancouver and Microsoft is doing absolutely nothing to get ready for the event. While other browser developers are busy patching their browsers, Microsoft is holding off until after the contest. Excellent move Microsoft, why not let the hackers do the heavy lifting for you.

The organization;s Zero Day Initiative bug bounty program then reports the bugs to the appropriate vendor and gives them six months to fix the problem before releasing the information to the public. The security researcher who found the vulnerability is not allowed to publicize the flaw after the contest, per contest rules.

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