What security implications should I consider when encountering 'users does not exist' errors?

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What security implications should I consider when encountering 'users does not exist' errors?
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While seemingly benign, these errors can be exploited. Attackers might attempt to enumerate valid user IDs by repeatedly sending requests for non-existent users. Implement rate limiting and consider obfuscating user IDs to mitigate this risk.