Can anyone who works in the security space tell me if we are as cooked as I think we are?

With ai I’m assuming any script kiddie with motivation has access to a SIGNIFICANTLY larger surface area of attacks. And sometimes I do stupid things like wait an extra few days before updating my pc/software.

I have this suspicion that everything digital is far more vulnerable now than it ever was. But I have only surface level knowledge in the space. Is it as bleak as I think?

You’re right but I hate that you’re right

I’m usually very pro consumer but I’m less bothered by this one because apple has 0 incentive to abuse that power. People would riot. Although thinking about it a government demanding its use could be a concern too…

Ah the classic do nothing and win

I think people underestimate the power of collective action. People have been underplaying the strengths of these actions in online discourse to the point where I wonder if its coordinated.

Being loud and boycotting does work. And even if it doesn’t why support anti consumer practices.

EndeavourOs can’t recommend it enough. Its arch but easy. Comes with gnome seems to install with 0 issues on every machine I’ve owned. If arch feels like home this is a great option

Yeah that makes sense, the writing style of Ancillary Justice is really unique.

have you ever read This is how you lose the time war? I’m considering reading that one next

thats such a specific genre haha. Have read the Traitor Baru Cormorant? Very slightly outside of your criteria but I’d recommend it