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I think there are ethical ways to publicize vulnerabilities in a system ala Google's Project Zero, and then there's public shaming through trickery. Not to say
by 24gttghh 9y ago
I think there are ethical ways to publicize vulnerabilities in a system ala Google's Project Zero, and then there's public shaming through trickery. Not to say how the administration reacted may be overblown, but "ends justify the means" is a slippery slope I find unpalatable.
- scottmf 9y agoThere's no "The Email Company" to fix such vulnerabilities. Given the damage that could have been caused, the prank is incredibly harmless. At worst it has temporarily embarrassed a few people already shown to be immune to embarrassment.