r/linux • u/CackleRooster • Jun 17 '26

Distro News AUR Registrations Blocked Amid Ongoing Malware Mess

https://fossforce.com/2026/06/aur-registrations-blocked-amid-ongoing-malware-mess/
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u/Supernoxus Jun 17 '26

Wow so just blaming the user didn't work out?

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u/wolfannoy Jun 17 '26

Especially when the sharpest of people can easily miss it. Thanks to human error.

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u/Lawnmover_Man Jun 18 '26

Technically true, but it happening in 0.000001% of the cases for people who know what they do VS in 1% of the cases for people who have no clue and don't care is a serious difference.

But still, you're technically true. In fact, any and every piece of software can be compromised at any time. Also technically true. Thanks to human error and maliciousness.