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    RedStar OS 3.0 safety risk in iso and everywere

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Wyoming88!, Jun 11, 2019.

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    So I did a scan of my computer and a friend had installed the ISO. MS Security essentials detected SPYWARE. I did research and found that it spies on the user from the North Koreans. It was 10 am EST when i did this and while later still uninstalling. So to any RedStar users reinstall a other distro like Ubuntu or Lubuntu. BE AWARE OF THIS TRAJAN HORSE!!!
     
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    ....I feel so betrayed, that was my favorite OS.
     
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    If I'm honest I could have been more nicer and chill
     
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    Thats a linux distro made by and for North Korea.
     
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    It is but the risk
     
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    Its not a risk when its that way by design.
     
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    It spys on the user mind you that.
     
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    Thats by design.
     
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    I just dont feel safe about it on my network
     
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    And you shouldnt lol
     
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    To be fair MicroSlob warn for and even refuse to keep downloaded known good software. Tell them and they at best whitelist it for a few months.

    Don't know if an OS created under the benevolent supervision of Dear Respected Leader in Best Korea isn't more reliable than the crap MS push nowadays.
     
    Megol, Jun 14, 2019
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