KDE Issues Warning After Theme Wipes Linux Users

Posted by bob on Mar 23, 2024 2:17 AM EDT
LinuxSecurity.com - Hybrid RSS; By Brittany Day
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The KDE team has warned Linux users about the potential risks of installing global themes. They have emphasized the need for vigilance and careful consideration when downloading and using themes, even from official sources like the KDE Store. Global themes and widgets created by third-party developers can run arbitrary code, resulting in unexpected consequences, including deleting personal data. At least one user had had their files wiped after installing a faulty global Plasma theme.

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