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This is why we can't have nice things. (infosec.pub)
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/arduinos-new-terms-of-service-worries-hobbyists-ahead-of-qualcomm-acquisition/

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[โ€“] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 117 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Without reverse engineering, there is no security. No way to find new bugs and vulnerabilities or confirm it's backdoor free. Just blind trust only.

[โ€“] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 79 points 4 days ago

It offers protection from crackers and cybergangs too, because they always follow laws. /s