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Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by foobarian on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:24PM (#31441498)
Option 4: Do absolutely nothing. Slowly step away from the vehicle. And walk away.
Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by vimax on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:26PM (#31441521)
Option 5: Take the money and run

Seriously though, I'd just contact Brian Krebs and go from there.

Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by snowwrestler on Friday May 20, 2022 @09:25AM (#31447044)
Krebs is not a bad idea as he would cover not only the leak but the (allegedly) shady nature of the service. He’s read by a lot of serious people including law enforcement and national security.

Negotiate your own anonymity with him BEFORE you provide any actual info (this goes for all reporters BTW).

Another option is to drop a write-up in The NY Times or Washington Post Secure Drop TOR service. They both have serious info security reporters.

No guarantee any of these options will pick up the story, of course.

Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by _jvqm on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:25PM (#31441509)
They would rather not live in the assumption that they are responsible by proxy/neglect.
Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by jodrellblank on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:57PM (#31441765)
"A clear conscience? When did you acquire this taste for luxuries?" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNKjShmHw7s

[You do you, but "letting people know a crypto company in Russia(?) is a bit shady" is not at the same level as walking past a person in trouble and ignoring them. The risks to your person and life of 'hacking' a multi-million dollar financial company, accross national borders, into a country in an active war and sabre rattling to the rest of the world, have got to be worth some serious consideration and not just a hurried blog post written in a couple of days].

Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by _jvqm on Thursday May 19, 2022 @08:02PM (#31441798)
They are, or I wouldn’t be posting here, but I sincerely thank you for your concern and advice.
Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by lazide on Thursday May 19, 2022 @07:58PM (#31441772)
Since merely knowing what the OP knows already likely implicates him in at least one felony, you (and he) might want to think about that very carefully.
Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by krageon on Friday May 20, 2022 @10:49AM (#31448232)
It's either that or probably go to prison. I know what I'd pick :)
Re:Ask HN: I found a pretty extreme data leak and I'm not su... by password4321 on Thursday May 19, 2022 @11:10PM (#31442921)
"The only winning move is not to play"