Security implication of non-free drivers

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I was wondering what the security implications are of using non-free drivers on a linux laptop. Especially for graphics and wifi.

Not related directly to programming. Try super-user or https://security.stackexchange.com/ — Prof. Falken, Nov 21 '14 at 13:46

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It depends on what kind of data you are concerned about. Plus it is easier to hack into a wifi network through wifi itself thant through the wifi adapter driver.

Regarding Graphics, unless you are displaying million dollar data, I wouldnt be concerned about any security breach

answered Nov 21 '14 at 13:47

Xarouma

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I am displaying million dollar data, and transmitting it in encrypted form over wifi. – vrbbik Nov 21 '14 at 13:50
well if it is realy worth millon dollar data, dont use wifi. Regarding graphic driver, what driver are you talking about ? – Xarouma Nov 21 '14 at 15:08

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