Re:How to take over the computer of a Maven Central user
by hueving on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @12:41AM
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Think through a little more of what the parent poster said. If companies truly did gain that much more trust and good will from secure code, they would all be doing it.
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Re:How to take over the computer of a Maven Central user
by abalone on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @03:35AM
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But they are, with increasing intensity. Companies really suffer from security blowups and customers are becoming more aware of its importance. This is why the attitude I cited is so dated and needs to finally come to an end.
Re:How to take over the computer of a Maven Central user
by danielweber on Tuesday July 29, 2014 @10:10AM
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I've heard "companies are finally taking security seriously" mantra for almost 20 years.[1] Maybe it's true this time. But often the customers don't give a hoot whatsoever, and so the company doesn't either. Admonishing them might feel good, but unless you are paying them money, your opinion is not really an issue to them.
[1] I had a boss who insisted that TJ Maxx was going to collapse because of their security holes. Nope.