logoalt Hacker News

msm_ • yesterday at 6:46 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

Why is that a way bigger problem? Windows will happily run unsigned binaries. Code signing just decreases the friction for users slightly, but is in no way required. TLS is definitely a way bigger problem.


Replies

sippingabonedry • yesterday at 7:01 PM

> Windows will happily run unsigned binaries

This is absolutely false, it's a simple policy change to enforce code signing, any organization that is serious about security can do it.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're another Linux guy who doesn't understand Windows security.

The concern of course is with malware being signed, which is far more likely to be abused than some TLS MITM fantasy.

➕ show 3 replies