Why aren't software leaks more common in large tech companies?

Why aren't software leaks more common in large tech companies?

2 by tempaccount420 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

I've been wondering why we don't see more leaks from big software companies like FAANGs. They have tons of employees working on huge projects (think Google's search engine), yet leaks seem super rare. Take the Twitter/Musk drama, for example. Even with a bunch of unhappy employees, no major leaks came out. On the other hand, we get leaked iPhone pics months before they're released. What's up with that? Why do you think software leaks are so uncommon, even with massive teams? Is it tighter security, company loyalty, high pay, or something else?



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