Re: Ikeee worm author gets a job developing iPhone apps

[Robert Portvliet <robert.portvliet () gmail com>]

Well, it's certainly not without precedent

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/04/17/twitter_worm_job/

http://www.securityfocus.com/brief/595

http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/articles/2000/09/va_cihauthor.html

I'm sure there's other instances...



On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM, Jason Ross <algorythm () gmail com> wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Peter Evans <peter () ixp jp> wrote:
> > What's wrong with it? Really. He proved a point, it got him a job by
> > getting his name out there.
>
> He broke the law of a number of countries by intentionally making
> modifications to computing devices without authorization. Such behavior
> Such behaviour is unethical at best.
>
> >        In what way does it send the _wrong_ message?
>
> For performing the above action, he was rewarded with a job as an
> application developer, sending the message to observers that behaving
> in such a manner is a good way to secure your future.
> To me, that's the wrong message.
>
>
> >        What will be interesting is how long he lasts.
>
> Till the press bubble surrounding him bursts is my guess.
> Which means he's now got an incentive to continue acting irresponsibly
> to ensure he remains viable. Again, not a good thing in my opinion.
>
> --
> jason
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