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0 pointsxd12y ago0 comments

Exploiting bugs to impact real users is not acceptable behavior for a white hat

It's pretty arrogant of Facebook to redefine the meaning of white hat don't you think? Posting to the Facebook founders page to let them know of a security vulnerability is not malicious, plain and simply, not. Trying to steer the embarrassment of your failings because this guy didn't read your TOS is incredibly hypocritical.

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webvictim12y ago

Using a bug to post to said founder's page against his will is definitely not white hat behaviour. Period.

xdOP12y ago

And you base that on what? Sending someone a message to give them a heads up on their security, no matter the medium used, is not malicious behavior, if you feel it is .. well, the world must be a very scary place for you.

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Exploiting bugs to impact real users is not acceptable behavior for a white hat

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webvictim12y ago

Using a bug to post to said founder's page against his will is definitely not white hat behaviour. Period.

xdOP12y ago

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