Joerg Mayer wrote: > > Sure, but publishing the existence, details or exploitcode for the platform > in question would be illegal in those parts of the world that have DMCA > like laws. I doubt the DMCA deterrent factor will be much of a hindrance for the black hats, especilly if backed by some nation or well-heeled individual, but will be quite a drag for the good guys. The old saying, "outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns" comes to mind... A closed, proprietary system or one with a restricted distribution scheme and not subject to peer review will be particularly vulnerable and, well, we all know Microsoft's track record. JMC
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