Sure, but so is every security researcher in the world if they want to be, and they only need to get caught shipping exfiltration logic once.

> so is every security researcher in the world if they want to be

Most security researchers lack Meta's history:

- Testing emotional manipulation features on thousands of users non-consensually

- Adding spyware on underage users

- Intercept a rival app's traffic

- Allowing harm to teen mental health

And most importantly, most security researchers lack the money and power to fend off the legal consequences of these acts.