RE: [Bug Proofing Microsoft.com with Internet Explorer ** Part

["Andrew Aris" <andrew () dev bigfishinternet co uk>]

This is mainly the case because web design people dont really think about
security, because thats not their job. WEb designers are essentially graphic
designers who work in a specialised field. Their primary concerns are
appearence, usability, and site promotion.

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> Subject: RE: [Full-disclosure] [Bug Proofing Microsoft.com 
> with Internet Explorer ** Part
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> <opinion>
>
> I think this demonstrates that the web design people haven't 
> a clue about security. They're opening up their webserver to 
> all sorts of potential expliots. If he can get some simple 
> javascript to run then maybe other people can also do more 
> sophisticated stuff.
>
> Also, if they're that lax about security on their own 
> machines, even their externally facing machines, then what 
> does that say about the products they sell? They're supposed 
> to be in the software business and stress in their marketing 
> campaigns that their top concern is now security.
>
> Is is hypocrisy or is it incompetence?
>
> </opinion>
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