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If the possible negative consequences to company's image is the only incentive, they will rather try find an excuse, since they've fulfilled the requirements of the contract. Can be anything, from missing security requirements (under the assumption that their customer will take care about security himself) to incorrect use of provided software etc. And they'll probably be right, especially if they actually tried to sell the security. And they'll probably be able to defend their position in court and sue for defamation.



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