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Two students find security bug that could let millions do laundry for free (www.theverge.com)
submitted 6 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 20 points 6 months ago (2 children)

That's how it works in security. It is unethical to not give the company time to react before public disclosure.

[–] Draedron@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Dont disclose it. Let people who cant afford wash their clothes

[–] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I think they meant that if the students hadn't told the company, they and their classmates could have done their laundry for free.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip -4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That is still not ethical and qualifies as stealing

[–] Kiosade@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

They charge $2.50 a load these days. They’re the ones that are stealing.

[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 7 points 6 months ago

Bruh, I worked for laundry company in Ottawa. Many landlords were charging $4.50 CAD for a wash and $2.50 for a dry back in 2015. I shudder to think how high its gotten now.

Fucking shit ass garbage company. Boss was a smarmy cunt too. "Walked 10 miles up hill both ways to school" kind of prick.

Laundry is a basic service that should be easily affordable for everyone. Charging a premium for it is scummy.

Steal from landlord laundry every chance you get.