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The post is about Linux vulnerabilities, but given the recent supply chain attacks, I'd be especially careful with Homebrew: https://x.com/i/status/205210614327
by leonidasv 4mo ago
The post is about Linux vulnerabilities, but given the recent supply chain attacks, I'd be especially careful with Homebrew: https://x.com/i/status/2052106143271354859 https://x.com/i/status/2052106143271354859
- nomilk 4mo agoOften convenience and security are at odds, but `export HOMEBREW_NO_AUTO_UPDATE=1` is more convenient and more secure.
- cromka 4mo agoProblem here is Brew does things in an anti-unix way by default, the auto updating of packages being the prominent reason. I personally switched away from macOS with this being one of the reasons, after having realized brew will eventually compromise my system with their antics.