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A killswitch has been pitched for the Linux kernel that could shut down vulnerable functions while users wait for patches

PC Gamer • Mon, 11 May 2026

Is the 'nuclear option' sometimes the best one?

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Is the 'nuclear option' sometimes the best one?

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