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> Such code can (while the mere user cannot) do stuff like alter the internals of "read-only" system software, blow up the operating system internals or scribbl
by AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y ago
> Such code can (while the mere user cannot) do stuff like alter the internals of "read-only" system software, blow up the operating system internals or scribble all over the raw disk.
Who cares. OS stuff is easy to replace. The real problem is that it can also destroy any user data... just like every binary on Linux or Windows.
- smallstepforman 5y agoI 100% agree with you. Who cares about protecting the OS (which can easily be restored), it’s my personal documents / pictures which are valuable. Sadly any rogue app (which runs in the “protected” systems) can destroy those “user access” documents. *nix/Win10/Mac doesnt protect against those apps.
- bzzzt 5y agoThe real problem is the OS is fundamentally compromised and your data is at risk of leaking. If you work with data covered by the GDPR that's a no go. Also, I'd not risk logging into my banks website on such an OS.
- Fnoord 5y agoNot only that, it can also be used as a jumphost to other machines in your network.