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will_hughes
on Sept 7, 2014
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Popcorntime doesn't open up my browser to security holes for every website I visit.
Every plugin you install increases the surface area for attacks.
jbk
on Sept 7, 2014
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Of course. But plugins are now in separated processes and plugins shouldn't autoplay (a contrario from flash).
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Every plugin you install increases the surface area for attacks.