how to alert company of security hole

From: Serg B. (sbonlinux@hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Mar 18 2004 - 12:23:34 EST


Hi All,
Not sure if this question belongs here or not, but ...
I am curious about an approach one would take in alerting a company that
their web site/e-shop has multiple vulnerabilities. In other words should
the individual who discovered the holes contact the parties involved
directly or anonymously in fear of law suit?
Also, would one be swimming in murky waters if they were looking at some
reward for the discovery ...

   Cheers,
      Serg
      sbonlinux[AT]hotmail.com
      Your friendly neighborhood geek.

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