Eli5: Why can’t open source software easily be hacked?

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Typically a source code leak is a safety danger. But with open source applications it is available from the start. How do you prevent people from intruding when all safety measurements can be plainly seen?

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The open source is like preparing for a debate, and asking your five smartest friends to poke holes in your ideas so that you may improve them and be well prepared.

The proprietary approach is like preparing alone, showing up for the debate and having your opponent points out of the flaws in your reasoning and publicly embarrassing you.

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