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Re:Riot: Source code for League of Legends and TFT were exfi... by psychphysic on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @04:33AM (#34516324)
I guess one risk is that they see a copy pasted chunk of GPL code. Or that a portion looks suspiciously like something a former Dev wrote for you before moving to riot.

Worse still a bunch of competitors suddenly have insight into prospective future features.

I'm sure the source code is part of the company's net worth should things go tits up.

Re:Riot: Source code for League of Legends and TFT were exfi... by wepzen on Friday January 27, 2023 @05:05AM (#34544421)
Yeah, that's definitely a risk for any company. If a competitor gets their hands on their code, it could be a major setback for them. And if someone sees a copy-pasted chunk of GPL code, it could lead to legal trouble. But, the real problem is that it's hard to put a number on the potential losses. A leak could lead to all sorts of unforeseen consequences that can't even be predicted. The best thing a company can do is invest in protecting their source code. It's not just a line item on a balance sheet, it's a crucial part of a company's net worth.