Publicly released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits have long caused a debate in the security community. PoC exploits are used to test networks and pinpoint vulnerable aspects of a system. But publicly released PoCs also make it easier for criminals to exploit vulnerabilities before they are patched. Do they make us safer? You can weigh in below with our Threatpost poll on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. ET. Check out our free Threatpost webinar, Top 8 Best Practices for Mobile App Security.
Source: https://threatpost.com/poll-published-poc-exploits-good-bad/151966/