virus writer offered job

[frebo]

interesting reading

http://news.com.com/Security+firm+looks+to+hire+alleged+Sasser+author/2100-7349_3-5374636.html?tag=st.rn


http://news.com.com/MyDoom%2Bseeks%2Bto%2Bdestroy%2Bantivirus%2Bfirms/2100-7349_3-5415086.html?tag=nefd.top

[SuperSparks]

Personally I think they're fools if they do employ him. I would never buy a security product from a firm that employs a known malware writer, how could I trust the product? And I'm sure many other people must feel the same. I reckon it'll hurt them in the pocket if they do.

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German antivirus software manufacturer H+BEDV announcing today that it had withdrawn its cooperation with SecurePoint because of its decision to hire the alleged virus author as a trainee. SecurePoint worked with H+BEDV as a sales and technology partner but this relationship has been put on hold
12th November 2004
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11/12/vxer_job_controversy/