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What reasons do people have for disliking SELinux? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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[–] -3 points 5 months ago (6 children)

I really don't see how anyone can install malware on my computer. I know my way around computers enough to not do anything dumb. Of course if someone wanted, they would be able to hack my device, probably. But I am not a high value target and it would be a waste of their time and effort. In short, that's a risk I am willing to take :)

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  • [–] 9 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    So you think NONE of the software you use will ever get an exploit? "Not do anything dumb" only covers some threats, not all.

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  • [–] 0 points 5 months ago

    No. I mean why wouild anyone target me? I am behind my home router most of the time, without any exposed ports. I am not saying "SELinux is unnecessary". The post asked for my reasons to dislike.

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  • [–] 8 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Plain and simple, with a supply chain attack.

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  • [–] -2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Yes. That's fair. It's an actual, realistic threat. But personally, I don't provide any services to anyone and my data is periodically backed up to my NAS and cloud. But that's me. I can imagine other scenarios that would definitely require SELinux.

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago

    Your data can be encrypted with a ransomware attack. Including your backups. Your memory searched for browser cached passwords and account names.

    You're not with the effort? The effort is practically 0 these days. Bots written by AI don't care. And your compute resources can be used to do more harm.

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