A disgruntled 0-day hunter, who has not been named, has made threatening statements against Microsoft after the company's security measures thwarted their plans.
The hunter, reportedly humiliated by Microsoft's response, has threatened to unleash a 'bone-shattering drop' of exploits on July 14. It is unclear what exactly this refers to, but it is likely to be a collection of previously unknown vulnerabilities, or '0-days', in Microsoft's software.
Microsoft has taken the hunter's threats seriously, and has reportedly called in the police to investigate. This is a rare move for the company, which typically prefers to handle such situations in-house.
The hunter claims to have discovered six 0-days in Microsoft's software, with three of these already being actively exploited. It is unclear how many more vulnerabilities the hunter has discovered, but they have hinted that there may be more to come on July 14.
Microsoft's security measures have been praised by experts in the field, who say that the company's response to the hunter's threats has been 'swift and decisive'. The incident has highlighted the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between security researchers and software companies, as they try to stay one step ahead of each other.
The implications of this incident are far-reaching, and could have significant consequences for users of Microsoft's software. If the hunter's threats are carried out, it could lead to a wave of new vulnerabilities being exploited, potentially causing widespread disruption and damage.