Perhaps I need a better understanding of what open source means, but how can a program that is openly publishing its code not be super vulnerable to cyber security threats. That’s like a bank publishing exactly how all it’s security works right? Obviously I’m missing something here, so ELI5!
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You are right, it is “easier” for hackers to find vulnerabilities on open source code. However, security experts can also contribute to open source programs.
On the other hand, proprietary programs/programs with closed source code needs to **pay/hire** auditors to secure their code.
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