I'm a programmer who just discovered a critical vulnerability in a widely used software that could cause massive data breaches; do I publicly disclose it immediately, or work with the company quietly, risking further breaches in the interim?

Vivienne Leroy

Vivienne Leroy

Publicly disclose immediately5 votes (24%)
Work quietly with company6 votes (29%)
Contact regulatory bodies4 votes (19%)
Consult ethical hackers6 votes (29%)

21 votes total • Created 1/4/2026

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