While I don't know about this case in particular, I have read stories like this one before where the code release is a measure of last resort usually taken out of frustration because the companies have politely ignored all communication about the issue and refuse to acknowledge it exists.
Again, I don't have enough details to say whether or not that is what happened here, but I can definitely understand the mindset. People are already at risk, and if a few people have publicly announced this device, then you can be sure that there are criminal organizations that already have access to this tool. Companies need to be responsible and pro-active when it comes to the security of their products.
While I don't know about this case in particular, I have read stories like this one before where the code release is a measure of last resort usually taken out of frustration because the companies have politely ignored all communication about the issue and refuse to acknowledge it exists.
Again, I don't have enough details to say whether or not that is what happened here, but I can definitely understand the mindset. People are already at risk, and if a few people have publicly announced this device, then you can be sure that there are criminal organizations that already have access to this tool. Companies need to be responsible and pro-active when it comes to the security of their products.