Yes, but from any level of incident response, the DIY approach is not a good approach. Personally, I see this as Microsoft taking the law into their own hands. I can fully understand the Microsoft is rather pissed at the moment.
Re-read the press release. They are working with the FBI, Interpol etc.The appropriate authorities such as the FBI in America, or closer to home, the NZ Police Electronic Crimes Lab are there to hunt down, catch, arrest, and convict cyber-criminals.
They intend to give people money for information leading to the conviction of the virus writers. It is very different.Tell me, what is the difference between me beating up a thief with a baseball bat and Microsoft doing what they intend to do.
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