keybase / keybase/client

getting weird error : you accessed private folder with <another user>

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Checked with the above user - he has not made any activity
From my end I have not done anything as well.

PS: I am uninstalling Keybase for now as it seems I am opening up an attack vector to the system with this. Loves the product and the idea but this sounds really crazy.

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No source file, test, or entry point is identified. Start by reviewing the attached screenshot and the reported private-folder access, then establish a reproducible case and determine whether unauthorized access occurred; done means the behavior is explained and, if confirmed, corrected with coverage.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Needs clarification
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