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LaTeXpOsEd: A Systematic Analysis of Information Leakage in Preprint Archives

8 hours ago
https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.03761
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  • #arXiv
  • #LaTeX
  • #Security
  • Preprint repositories like arXiv pose overlooked security risks by providing access to source materials.
  • LaTeXpOsEd framework introduced to analyze hidden disclosures in non-referenced files and LaTeX comments.
  • Analysis of 100,000 arXiv submissions uncovered PII leaks, GPS-tagged EXIF files, and exposed credentials.
  • Confidential author communications and internal disagreements found, posing reputational risks.
  • Call for immediate action to address security gaps in preprint archives.
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