Why users need to know the vulnerability

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A hacker conference exposing physical lock weaknesses leads Dr. Dave beyond the specific product. The Internet can spread bad information as well as good, but keeping a vulnerability quiet does not stop criminals from finding it; it can merely leave ordinary people ignorant and easier to victimize. Public disclosure, he argues, lets users understand where protection is weak.

2:02 · Consulting Philosophy

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