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> A real malicious actor They introduced a real vulnerability in a codebase that lowers world-wide cybersecurity used by billions so they could jerk themselves
by WrtCdEvrydy 6y ago
> A real malicious actor
They introduced a real vulnerability in a codebase that lowers world-wide cybersecurity used by billions so they could jerk themselves off over a research paper.
They are a real malicious actor and I hope they hit by the CFAA.
- toomuchtodo 6y agoThere is a specific subsection of the CFAA that applies to this situation (deployment of unauthorized code that makes its way into non consenting systems). This was a bold and unwise exercise, especially if you’re an academic in country on a revocable visa who participated.
- sharken 6y agoOthers would call it stupid to submit the patches and it would be fine if there were further consequences to deter others.
- toomuchtodo 6y agoWas attempting politeness. You’re not wrong.