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Google also reports software and hardware security vulnerabilities and infrastructure security issues to external companies, organizations, and stakeholders responsible for the the design, operation, and maintenance of external systems. Google isn't the only company that does this - other organizations do too - but at this level expertise is a scarce resource, and we're all in the same boat so it behooves everyone when those capable can and do cooperate and participate in keeping a vigilant watch. This ethos is one if the reason the West dominates.