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Bugtraq is back
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Bugtraq, created by Scott Chasin in 1993, was a pioneering mailing list for full disclosure of security vulnerabilities. After over a decade of prominence in vulnerability research, it became inactive as its domain changed hands and the archives were lost.
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- Praise: There's a nostalgic value in reviving Bugtraq, as it could foster open discussions about security vulnerabilities that are increasingly rare today.
- Praise: Some commenters appreciate the idea of a mailing list as a platform for genuine discourse, seeing it as a potentially valuable resource in a landscape dominated by commercial interests.
- Concern: The announcement feels hollow and AI-generated, raising concerns about the authenticity and human touch that are crucial for community engagement.
- Concern: Bugtraq's relevance is questioned, with many noting it ceased to matter long before it shut down, making its revival seem like a relic of the past.
- Concern: There's a fear that the new Bugtraq will be overrun by automated AI submissions, diluting the quality of discourse and genuine contributions.