Apple has no reason to "blame the messenger" in this issue. The fact is that YOU seem have to have Apple act reprehensibly in every issue. This guy is not the FIRST to be blamed for doing similar things in the security world for unethically revealing vulnerabilities before telling the producer about what he's found. . . and the ethical white hats all find it reprehensible. . . and the press pound on them too. It has NOTHING to do with Apple running a waging a "Blame-the-messenger campaign" which gains them absolutely nothing except in your delusional world where Apple has to be perfect for "fanbois." Nothing could be further from the truth. For Apple it IS about user experience and security.
Apple FIXES the problems that need fixing. . . and files the proper reports on those fixes. You can check those filings. His paranoia and distrust is just that. . . and it seems to match your delusions in believing him and that there is some kind of cabal of pundits that do Apple's bidding in a campaign to malign the messenger..
Your hatred of Apple can be seen in your posting history on these threads and your instant assumption of venality on the part of Apple on any question. In this instance, your vehement defense of your position that Apple is running an instant campaign to smear this "researcher" without any evidence is proof or your bias more than evidence of Apple's campaign.
Deal with that!
LOL, you need to take a pill. And while I don't recall discussing this issue with Star Traveler, dayglored, Loud Mime, itsahoot, amigatec, PA Engineer & House Atreides, you're welcome to copy them if you feel the need for backup.
Once again, however, I do not "hate" Apple, and my "posting history" on this subject shows no such thing. I happen to like Apple products a lot, have used them for almost thirty years, and even worked at the company and meet my wife there, who was on the original Mac rollout team. So to say that your full of it, is a major understatement.
However when necessary, I will indeed continue to criticise the hell out of the gigantic multinational corporation that thinks it's a god of perfect purity. You betcha I will. And if that gives you fits, see a doctor. You've obviously personalized Apple to an extreme degree, and trust me when I say I've seen it before, and its not healthy. I hope you're an Apple employee or contractor, because otherwise you've got a problem and need to see someone about it. It's a company - its not your lover. Grow up.