Hackers exploit Windows patches

[Agent007]

Could this be an excuse from Microsoft NOT to release patches?http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3485972.stm

[Guest LilBambi]

Don't think so ... they wouldn't (or at least I hope they wouldn't) punish their users because of some unethical/malicious hackers.Gates Makes a Show of Security

Microsoft (Quote, Chart) has diverted significant resources from development of its next version of Windows to the creation of an interim service pack for XP that will address security problems in current software releases, the company's chief software architect said Tuesday.During a keynote address to RSA security conference attendees here, Bill Gates, the chairman of Microsoft, promised even more measures the world's largest software company is undertaking in order to make software less vulnerable.With the zeal of the newly-converted on security religion, Gates explained to the audience of security specialists that, as more devices connect to networks, hackers are getting more sophisticated with their intrusion techniques.Gates outlined his company's efforts to bolster security along its product lines -- for the coming year and beyond, while calling for major changes in how network architectures are built and deployed. "We haven't been able to keep the systems up to date in a very broad-scale way," he said of current infrastructure. ...

[nlinecomputers]

And the situation is no different in the *nix world as well. Most exploits are developed after the patch is released to fix the hole. It does add fuel to the arguement that exploits when found should be kept secret until a patch is released. Not sure I agree with that but I understand the viewpoint. It is valid.