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What's more dangerous nowadays: To not update Win11, or to update it? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by PiraHxCx@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I always remember WannaCry as a reason to keep Windows updated (no, I wasn't affected by it), but every new update is full of AI bloat :S
I keep all the communication with the mothership blocked and open just the Wuauserv, Bits and few domains just for updates, and every new update that are new services trying to call home, and this one update sitting here waiting for me to allow internet access I read the content and it is very descriptive about "Copilot+ PCs unique features", "AI-Powered experience", "Accessibility and input" (they added AI to a bunch of stuff), "User interface and experience" (more AI and widgets), then they say they added this Windows Hello and Windows Share that I don't even want to know, and for security all they say is "Critical security fixes are included to help keep your system protected against emerging threats." but to get this I need to get all their AI crap that might be a bigger security and privacy risk than whatever "Critical security fix" they included :S

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[–] stupid_asshole69@hexbear.net 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

If you cant trust the software, make plans to use something else.

Macos is really good. Linux is really good. If you can’t figure out one, try the other.

E: just read this thread on its native instance. Disregard the input of @oisteink@lemmy.world, if you want to repudiate their implication that vulnerabilities remediated in security updates aren’t important, just look at cisa and shodan. Also if they’re not French then lol.