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Ask HN: I found a flaw in a card reader. How should I report it?

2 pointsby entangldover 8 years ago

4 comments

informatimagoover 8 years ago
Already, that you have to ask it here shows that there&#x27;s something wrong.<p>Let&#x27;s take a guess, what would be easiest to do:<p>- talk about it anonymously on some cracker irc channel?<p>- contact the official channels with the right precautions and the right credentials, to avoid being sued for whatever reason?<p>Perhaps you should just forget about it.
EJTHover 8 years ago
I would go to the company, and if they didn&#x27;t respond to the issue, I would do a public disclosure of the flaw.
entangldover 8 years ago
It&#x27;s crazy that I have to worry about being sued for pointing out a mistake.
tmalyover 8 years ago
If you are looking for a reward, just ask the company first off if they offer bounties on finding flaws.