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Sorry, but how would this have prevented the xz backdoor? The article seems to be insinuating that it would have, but I don't see how it could.
by daymanstep 7mo ago
Sorry, but how would this have prevented the xz backdoor? The article seems to be insinuating that it would have, but I don't see how it could.
- encrypted_bird 7mo agoxz backdoor? What's that?
- lozf 7mo agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47166473 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47166473 - the video is well worth a watch.
- encrypted_bird 7mo agoThanks, I'll give it a watch! <3
- lozf 7mo ago> The article seems to be insinuating that it would have. I disagree, the article clearly states: Montgomery and others were careful to say that Linux ID will not magically prevent another xz‑style supply‑chain attack, but they argue it materially raises the cost.