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> if there is a potential security problem and no one is exploiting it, then is it still a security problem?” Yes, surely? Somebody is probably exploiting it a
by komali2 7y ago
> if there is a potential security problem and no one is exploiting it, then is it still a security problem?”
Yes, surely? Somebody is probably exploiting it and you just aren't aware, because why wouldn't they have that in their toolbox?
- Carpetsmoker 7y ago> Somebody is probably exploiting it and you just aren't aware I tried finding an example, and asked last time this was on HN as well, and thus far I've not found a single example. Absolute security isn't realistic; it's often a trade-off between convenience, cost, etc. I can probably break in to your house by throwing a brick through your window ... should we now all invest in more secure windows? Doesn't strike me as a good trade-off for most people.