As said, independent of the OS, every soft, add, extension, script you install without checking it, is an Malware vector. Windhawk even advice to check the script before you active it. All scripts are full listed in the app. There is nothing hidden https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk
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Seems like a magnificent vector for malware.
No, after >30 years using PCs I’m very aware of this and what enter or leave the system.
yeah but your average user is gonna install some shit that they won’t vet. someone will 100% putting malware there
As said, independent of the OS, every soft, add, extension, script you install without checking it, is an Malware vector. Windhawk even advice to check the script before you active it. All scripts are full listed in the app. There is nothing hidden https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk