Will any legal action (civil or criminal) be formally initiated against Microsoft by the security researcher or on their behalf related to this incident by June 30, 2027?

The headline mentions a 'criminal investigation' threat, which could prompt legal consideration from the researcher. However, pursuing legal action is often costly and time-consuming, and the researcher might prefer to resolve the issue through other means or simply move on. Given the potential for reputational harm to Microsoft, a settlement might be preferred.

Implied probability (Yes)

25%

Closes

2029-08-27