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Arch Linux AUR Malware Campaign Hits Multiple User-Contributed Packages (linuxiac.com)
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[–] iltg@sh.itjust.works 5 points 20 hours ago

i can empathize with those infected but it's important to note that the source of this issue is still installing random stuff from random people. the aur is not the same as arch repos, and users wanting to opt in need to take more precautions than usual