Re: The paranoid user's security guide for using Electrum safely.
⭐ Merited by o_e_l_e_o (4)
Wait a sec, I think I need an explanation geared toward a 5-year old child. I know what the autoplay thing is on Windows, because on my previous PC that had a DVD drive I kept it on so I wouldn't have to be hassled with having to choose to play a DVD each time I put one in. Is enabling it dangerous in and of itself, or is it just a vector for malware as NotATether described?
Warning before you read my message: there’s a good chance I didn’t understand what you meant lolI think it’s pretty much just about it being a vector for malware. Since it’s autorunning by itself, I think it’s pretty unsafe when inserting USB drives and CDs or DVDs in case the inserted device is infected. I guess autorun/autoplay isn’t dangerous on its own, but combined with an infected drive you’re basically gonna accept malware with open arms lol
