Gauteng to open criminal case against student who reported a security flaw

A student who reported a security flaw in an app is facing a criminal case. The app in question is valued at R269 million and belongs to Gauteng. The student's actions, intended to expose a vulnerability, have instead led to potential legal consequences. The case is being opened by Gauteng against the student. The incident highlights a conflict between reporting security issues and potential repercussions. The app's significant value underscores the importance of the security flaw that was reported.