Ubuntu on WSL finally replaced my Linux partition, and my Windows 11 PC no longer needs dual-boot

The writer of this piece had previously used a dedicated Ubuntu partition alongside Windows 11, but has now switched to using Ubuntu on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This change has eliminated the need for a dual-boot setup on their PC.

Researchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology have discovered flaws in file notification systems on several operating systems, including Linux, Android, macOS, and Windows. These flaws, which have existed for many years, could potentially allow malicious users to infer the activities of other users on the same computer. The affected systems include inotify on Linux since 2005 and ReadDirectoryChangesW on Windows since 2000, according to The Register.

The file notification subsystems in question provide information on file changes, but do not reveal file contents. However, this information can be used as a side channel to launch attacks, such as inter-keystroke-timing attacks, website fingerprinting attacks, and UI redress attacks. These attacks could potentially reveal user input, website visits, and allow credential theft.

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