Post #2336174
2026-05-08 18:33 UTC
@kira_unlimited@defcon.social
Can not recommend, but:
* block all of the DNS domains that handle updates for windows, apple, etc.
* turn off auto-update everywhere
* find anti-nag enterprise policies for the things that can't be silenced about updating (Firefox, Apple OS, Chrome)
* practice ridiculous defense-in-depth at the network, host and service level. Service accounts at home, rootless containers, least-privilege networks and admin logins that are not used unless glass is broken.
* stay somewhat abreast of your personal network's outbound traffic patterns
* become responsible for all the devices in your house, even if you aren't the primary user.
* When an applicable security update comes out, unblock everything, patch and lock it down again.
Please note, this causes (-1) points sanity on your system engineer over time, cumulative per year.
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@kira_unlimited@defcon.social 2026-05-08 18:54
@reijomancer@defcon.social LOL this sounds like an abjectly TERRIBLE time. I think I would eventually like to shift away from using hardware / software that's tied to big companies like that, but it will probably be a long switch, because I have to learn a lot of things first!