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Gauteng to prosecute student who reported app security flaw
Original: Gauteng to open criminal case against student who reported a security flaw
The Gauteng provincial government in South Africa says it will open a criminal case against a student who disclosed a security vulnerability in its R269 million education app instead of treating the report as responsible disclosure. The story is drawing criticism from security experts and commentators, who argue that punishing researchers for flagging flaws discourages disclosure and leaves systems less secure.
Why now: Prosecuting someone for reporting a vulnerability is widely seen as an attack on responsible disclosure, sparking debate in the security community.
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