• azdle@news.idlestate.org
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    1 year ago

    Defense in depth. If something escapes the container it’s limited to only what’s under that user and not the whole system. Having access to the whole system makes it easier for malware to hide/persist itself.

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      1 year ago

      Correct me if I’m wrong but containerization is enforced by the kernel, correct? If something escapes you’re pretty much screwed anyway.

      • Atemu@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        There are many layers involved in preventing escapes from containers.