Security News > 2023 > November > Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers

The conversation also touches on the broader ethical considerations in cybersecurity and the impact of emerging technologies on vulnerability disclosure practices and offers advice for cybersecurity professionals grappling with these critical decisions.

Some might argue that in the interest of the public, public disclosure is the most ethical approach as it ensures the issue is closed as quick as possible.

Could you elaborate on the legal considerations and potential ramifications of different disclosure approaches?

What are the ethical implications of choosing full disclosure over responsible disclosure?

Conversely full public disclosure can result in harming more people if malicious actors exploit the issue in the window between public disclosure and application of a patch.

In the absence of strict legal protections for 'trying to do the right thing' with a vulnerability disclosure, acting in good faith tends to reduce the likelihood of legal pursuits.

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