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Teen discovers flaw exposing Microsoft system with 17 trillion data rows
Original: 16-year-old finds flaw exposing Microsoft system linked to 17 trillion data rows
A 16-year-old has reportedly discovered a security flaw that exposed a Microsoft-linked system containing roughly 17 trillion rows of data. The finding highlights how even massive enterprise databases can remain vulnerable to weaknesses uncovered by young, independent researchers. The case is drawing attention to the scale of the exposed data and the growing role of teenage hackers in responsible disclosure.
Why now: The sheer scale of the exposed data and the researcher's young age make the story striking.
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- 16-year-old finds flaw exposing Microsoft system linked to 17 trillion data rows · VnExpress International
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