GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits | Hacker News

GitHub reportedly banned a security researcher after they posted zero-day Windows exploits.

The Hacker News thread debates whether the move was driven by bug bounty rules, bureaucracy, abuse concerns, or unpaid disclosures.

Commenters warn that banning researchers could discourage responsible disclosure and push exploits to be sold elsewhere.

The dispute underscores long-running tensions between researchers, platforms, and vendors over payouts and treatment.