It's a tradeoff. You can have your built-in anti-malware, or you can choose not to leak information on the files you open. Which is more important is not a "one

It's a tradeoff. You can have your built-in anti-malware, or you can choose not to leak information on the files you open. Which is more important is not a "one size fits all" situation. If you shut any of that off, you should be aware of the implications, as it is a potential footgun. It's good that things with security ramifications are separated, but they must be used with care.