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Comment by djoldman

Assuming:

1. Jane, a security researcher, discovers a vulnerability in a Acme Corporation's public-internet-facing website in a legal manner

2. Jane is a US resident and citizen

3. Acme Corporation is a US company

... is it legal for Jane to post publicly about the vulnerability with a proof of concept exploit?

Relatedly:

Why do security researchers privately inform companies of vulnerabilities and wait for them to patch before public disclosure? Are they afraid of liability?

parent djoldman 1 year ago

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