press Sep 20, 2016 · TechCrunch
Hacking for investor profit
TechCrunch published an opinion piece by Casey Ellis on September 20, 2016, addressing ethical concerns in security research and disclosure practices. Ellis argues against researchers short-selling a company's stock before revealing vulnerabilities, referencing the St. Jude Medical and MedSec situation as a cautionary example.
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An opinion piece by Casey Ellis arguing against the practice of security researchers short-selling a company's stock before disclosing vulnerabilities, following the St. Jude/MedSec incident.