Microsoft said that some computer hackers exploit a bug in Windows first revealed two months ago by the Google's researchers, who is under fire when publicity defects, rather than to the software company first.
Microsoft provides some details about the attack. Consultation on Tuesday, it said, hackers launched "targeted attacks," security experts term usually used to refer to business or government targets cyber attacks, espionage and sabotage motivation.
Google security engineer TAVIS
And Microsoft officials declined to comment when asked whether they believe Ormandy disclosed vulnerability caused by attacks.
Ormandy also drew attention because he criticized a lengthy Google rival Microsoft in a blog, he says, the security sector is difficult to work. He said that other researchers and software vendors to communicate using pseudonyms and anonymous messages.

 
"It leaves a bad taste in your mouth a little, watching someone who is Google security researcher at Microsoft have a pop-up," said Graham Cluley, an independent security researcher.
Ormandy not be reached. Google spokesman declined to comment, said Ormandy Windows project is an individual, rather than his work for the company related.
 



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