full-disclosure - Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm

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Message-ID: <20040920150359.GR22199@DAPCVA.da>
From: var at deny-all.com (Vincent Archer)
Subject: Scandal: IT Security firm hires the author of Sasser worm

On Mon, Sep 20, 2004 at 09:38:49AM -0400, stilist wrote:
> What you're forgetting is the fact that the kid probably has more
> skills than most of the people in the industry. He may be a criminal,
> but he's a darn good person to have working on your side.

Absolutely not.

He's demonstrated his technical skills. He has also demonstrated
his absolute lack of ethical restraint, and the fact that he cannot
be trusted.

Which of those are more important to you? Trust or technical skills?

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