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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ If you discover a potential security issue in this project we ask that you notif
 * A specific version or commit SHA of `go-tuf` where the issue reproduces.
 * Instructions to reproduce the issue.
 
-Please do **not** create a public GitHub issue to submit vulnerability reports. The GitHub issue tracker is intended for bug reports and feature requests. Major feature requests, such as design changes to the specification, should be proposed via a [TUF Augmentation Protocol](https://theupdateframework.github.io/specification/latest/#tuf-augmentation-proposal-tap-support) (TAP).
+Please do **not** create a public GitHub issue or pull request to submit vulnerability reports. These public trackers are intended for non-time-sensitive bug reports and feature requests. Major feature requests, such as design changes to the specification, should be proposed via a [TUF Augmentation Protocol](https://theupdateframework.github.io/specification/latest/#tuf-augmentation-proposal-tap-support) (TAP).
 
 ## Disclosure