Mathematical trick lets hackers shame people into fixing software bugs

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Mathematical trick lets hackers shame people into fixing software bugs
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If hackers find a software bug, should they tell the developers and hope for a fix, or go public and put users at risk? A mathematical trick gives the best of both worlds by proving flaws exist without releasing any details

A method to mathematically prove that a hacker has found a software bug, without revealing details of how the exploit works, could prevent companies from ignoring security vulnerabilities.

It is generally considered good practice for security researchers and ethical hackers who find a bug to disclose it to the software’s creator before going public, ensuring there is time to fix it. Many companies have launched bounty programmes that reward those who discover flaws in their systems to incentivise reporting and improve security. …

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