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Isn't that partially because even your stove is now connected to the Internet? The attack surface changed from "when I connect my USR modem" to "someone can por
by mdaniel 2y ago
Isn't that partially because even your stove is now connected to the Internet? The attack surface changed from "when I connect my USR modem" to "someone can portscan all of IPv4 in reasonable time"
I do gravely miss the ability to actually have the bits, and will take any steps I can to grab an offline installer if offered
- kennu 2y agoI got my first fixed IP address and always-on Internet connection in 1995 and I don't particularly miss the dial-up times before that. I prefer to have everything connected and online all the time, but also with proper security.