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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by BLKNSLVR on Sunday August 31, 2025 @07:08AM (#45082263)
Same with me for Linux, but I would also say that, with the discipline and knowledge I have had for the last 10-15 years I probably wouldn't need anti-virus for Windows either.
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by thebruce87m on Sunday August 31, 2025 @08:20AM (#45082624)
Discipline and knowledge cannot protect against 0-click attacks.
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by rcxdude on Monday September 01, 2025 @07:30AM (#45091825)
antivirus won't generally do much for those either.
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by thebruce87m on Monday September 01, 2025 @01:21PM (#45094654)
If your system is infected you may know after the fact, which is better than never knowing.
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