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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by vrighter on Monday September 01, 2025 @02:43AM (#45090112)
All this will do is ensure that if malware does get through the official channels (which it can and regularly does) it will be more widely distributed
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by josephg on Monday September 01, 2025 @02:49AM (#45090151)
Security doesn't need to be 100% effective to add value. The more hoops we make scammers jump through, the fewer people will end up getting scammed.

I know angle grinders exist. I still lock up my bike.

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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by vrighter on Monday September 01, 2025 @03:48AM (#45090496)
Scams have absolutely nothing to do with anything relevant. Scams happen regardless of whether software is installed in the first place. Social engineering is what most scams are based on. Refusing me banking access because I want to use my phone as a computer brings extra security to nobody.
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