According to Hackaday, security researcher bobdahacker discovered a seriously unsecured system tied to World Cup broadcast operations. The vulnerability would have made it trivial to execute a legendary internet prank — but instead of exploiting the gap, the hacker exercised restraint and handled it responsibly. A reminder that finding a vulnerability and having the technical skill to abuse it doesn't mean you should.

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