On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM, Thierry Zoller <[email protected]> wrote: > > RANT > ---- > The world of mobile applications appear to have become one where > vulnerability > disclosure and awareness are not necessary. Until there are fully > automated > updates and refusal of service for outdated applications I see the > need for disclosure. Mobile is a step backwards in software security (back to about the mid-1990s) due to patching. Or more correctly, lack thereof. I've been bitching about it for years.
I'm convinced the only way to fix it is through legislation and software liability laws. Waiting for companies to "do the right thing" means will be waiting a very long time (given their track record) because "do nothing" is cost effective and maximizes profits, > GMA failed to validate server authenticity when connecting through HTTPS The Security Architect for Good should be fired if that sort of thing is acceptable. Jeff _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
