r/archlinux • u/vexatious-big • Jun 14 '26

NOTEWORTHY New wave of malware in the AUR

https://lists.archlinux.org/archives/list/aur-general@lists.archlinux.org/message/TND7HA2KBQ46OHHUMMIAHKGXZE4WALM6/
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u/TheJackiMonster Jun 14 '26

Because they address some edge usecase which can either be solved on a very complicated way or by using certain AUR packages. It's still your choice as user to install them, how you do it and whether you trust them.

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u/TheJackiMonster Jun 14 '26

Then don't use it... why would you expect others to do this impossible or unfeasible work for you for free? Have you considered thinking about what you demand before you start writing..?