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#RI-6a6b1118·7 months ago·
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“ran client code blindly”
What Actually Happened
Client sent malware disguised as Next.js project, compromising my machine
What I wish I knew
"Never run client code without inspecting it"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Inspect code before running, even if client says it's safe"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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professional Category
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professional decisions logged. Avg regret 6.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
62%
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