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By TED BRIDIS
AP Technology Writer
Wednesday, November 5, 2003; 10:10 AM
Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday it is creating a $5 million reward program to help law enforcement identify and convict those who illegally release worms, viruses and other types of malicious programs on the Internet.
Microsoft said the first two rewards it will offer will be for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the spread of the MSBlast.A worm and the SoBig virus unleashed earlier this year.
The company offered $250,000 rewards for each.
AP Technology Writer
Wednesday, November 5, 2003; 10:10 AM
Microsoft Corp. announced Wednesday it is creating a $5 million reward program to help law enforcement identify and convict those who illegally release worms, viruses and other types of malicious programs on the Internet.
Microsoft said the first two rewards it will offer will be for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the spread of the MSBlast.A worm and the SoBig virus unleashed earlier this year.
The company offered $250,000 rewards for each.
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Why is it that even when Microsoft does something that is technically good it still seems sleazy and self-serving?