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> They can access parts of my CPU without my knowledge. Let me suggest you look into something called "Windows Update" which seems to be an intentional backdoo
by judge2020 5y ago
> They can access parts of my CPU without my knowledge.
Let me suggest you look into something called "Windows Update" which seems to be an intentional backdoor/RCE that Microsoft has baked into their operating system.
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- AdrianB1 5y agoYou have a degree of control over that; you know when updates are installed, the list of updates, you can disable updates. Even if it is not 100% in your control, you have a fair amount.
- no_time 5y agoWU has no hardware backed way forcing you to comply. At the absolute worst case you could load a driver or patch the OS from linux to get it to function as you wanted. Pluton gives MS leverage to make you comply or you fall out of their favors (store,drm,office)
- encryptluks2 5y agoDepends on the manufacturer. Many of them already include virtual hardware in the BIOS that will install some form of manufacturer spyware from Windows Update.
- mindslight 5y agoMost of us concerned about this slow tech-authoritarian march haven't been running MS Windows for decades. The problem is that by treacherous hardware, we'll get forced back into running more proprietary software. Instead of being able to run a Free web browser that renders content according to our own interests ("user agent"), remote attestation will allow websites to force us into running the locked down browser of their choice on a supported platform of their choice.