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Following this logic, nothing should be remotely controlled because there might be security risks. Including OS updates to laptops.



Correct. No one should be able to push out arbitrary code without explicit user approval.


Users have a terrible habit of not running updates. Years of botnets suggest that automatic updates are probably the way to go.


In a perfect world, where all users are smart, sure.

But we're living in a world where there are still people running unpatched Windows XP boxes still vulnerable to MS08-067.

If it weren't for Windows automatically installing updates, I imagine at least half of home users would still be vulnerable to Eternal Blue.


sure but your laptop isn't gonna drive you straight into a wall, would he ?




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