A software company finds a data exposure flaw affecting 12 users.

A software company finds a data exposure flaw affecting 12 users. Disclosing the flaw will halt a critical security update for 500,000 users.

• 30% chose: Disclose the flaw to the 12 users. (44 people)
• 70% chose: Release the security update immediately. (101 people)

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