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Doxing the hero who stopped WannaCry was irresponsible and dumb
MalwareTech is a goddamn hero. Last Friday, the UK-based security researcher stopped the WannaCry ransomware in its tracks thanks to an ingenious bit of technological trickery, thus preventing more machines from getting infected. We owe him a massive debt of gratitude. At the very least, we should respect his privacy. MalwareTech doesn’t give out his name on his Twitter page or blog. There are no headshots. It’s obvious that he just wants to be left alone to get on with what he enjoys – hacking shit, and figuring out how stuff works.
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But they got clicks! And shares! And likes! Surely they're more important than the life of some nerd, right?
So I've heard...But to quote Forrest Gump:"Stupid is as stupid does." Anything goes for one extra bank note as far as big media is concerned.
Not only big media, sadly.