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July 20th, 2024 | Researcher finds flaw in a16z website that exposed some company data
Jul 21, 2024
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- Unveiling major security flaw in a16z website underscored importance of responsible vulnerability disclosure practices.
- Taipest offers efficient document creation alternative to Latex, sparking comparisons with other tools for large-scale PDF production.
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Researcher Discovers Vulnerabilities in A16z Website
A researcher uncovered sensitive credentials, including AWS keys and database URLs, freely exposed in JavaScript files on the A16z website. Despite no bug bounty received due to the disclosure method, discussions in the comments highlighted experiences with open source security versus bug bounty programs, emphasizing responsible vulnerability disclosure.
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