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I'm sure removing the root user will prevent all escalation exploits. Can't get root if there is no root!
/j
Good news. One fewer zero-day.
At this point we might as well just run everything as root anyway
If this is quickly solved, there is nothing to worry about
Sorry if my english is bad
Only think you forgot was punctuation marks at the ends of your sentences.
This simply means the person isn't finished talking.