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I've been wondering the same thing about Snapchat. Acknowledging a security risk publicly and then not addressing it sounds like negligent conduct. Then again,
by jchung 13y ago
I've been wondering the same thing about Snapchat. Acknowledging a security risk publicly and then not addressing it sounds like negligent conduct. Then again, I'm not a lawyer, and I'd guess if there was money to be made in a class action lawsuit someone would have started those wheels turning already. It does raise a concerning proposition: if any of us can be held liable for "leaving the windows open", who gets to decide when the windows are left open or not? Having to launch each and every app with a whole slew of security features before opening it to the public could end up stifling innovation.
- bob_loblaw 13y agoThe fact that the courts sided with AT&T and not weev, I am guessing a class action lawsuit wouldn't get very far. The problem is that people who don't really understand this stuff will be asked to set up guidelines on "leaving the window open." I could easily see a "solution" that makes things worse.