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threat-intel
June 01, 2026 at 12:11 UTC
Microsoft says it will not pursue security researchers after zero-day backlash
AI Summary
Microsoft publicly walked back implied threats of criminal prosecution against security researchers after backlash from the security community, stating explicitly: 'we have no intention to pursue action against individuals conducting or publishing their security research.' The controversy was triggered when Microsoft appeared to signal legal action against a researcher who published several zero-day exploits in recent weeks. The reversal is significant for the vulnerability disclosure ecosystem, though the initial threat has already chilled researcher relations with the company.
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