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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It’s been said here, quite rightly, that by and large the open source community has an interest in scrutinising and contributing to making these programs as safe as possible. Contributors are also use the same programs thus want them to be safe to use for themselves as well as you.
The short answer underpinning this is **not everyone is an evil d—head aiming to screw you over**. There’s a lot of kindness going on in the community.
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