> the compiler could turn safe code into malicious code While I agree toolchain compromises are a concern, this particularly famous one of backdooring a compil

> the compiler could turn safe code into malicious code While I agree toolchain compromises are a concern, this particularly famous one of backdooring a compiler has a counter: http://www.dwheeler.com/trusting-trust/ http://www.dwheeler.com/trusting-trust/