A new twist on an old game. I hear people ask why short-selling exists, but’s a good check against corruption but prone to it’s own abuses. Citron Research (a short-sell shop) is a good example of this— they savaged companies like NQ Mobile, Lumber Liquidators, etc. and make a bundle doing it.
The security angle is a fascinating and concerning new development, however. That said it may encourage more secure practices (as opposed to theater) through the hardware/software lifecycle in response to serious fundamental design problems.
It will also serve to increase the premium on 0days...