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Software vulnerability discoveries signal feature-over-security focus, says Mastodon user

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A Mastodon user suggests that the recent increase in software vulnerability discoveries is not due to exceptional bug hunting, but rather an indicator of companies prioritizing features over security. The user believes that the same prominent companies consistently appear on lists of discovered vulnerabilities, implying a pattern of rushed releases. AI

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Software vulnerability discoveries signal feature-over-security focus, says Mastodon user

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    Feels to me like the recent deluge of vulnerability discoveries across software seem less like amazing "pulling crazy bugs out of thin air" and more like a yard

    Feels to me like the recent deluge of vulnerability discoveries across software seem less like amazing "pulling crazy bugs out of thin air" and more like a yardstick for who's been flying by the seat of their pants with the features:fixes per release ratio. I mean, secure code ca…

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