[ryx]

Yep. This seems to be the most overlooked part of the article, although maybe the most interesting.

Unfortunately not for anyone who has activated the auto-update feature on his/her Xbox, as the latest system software version seems to include a higher kernel version than supported by the collateral-damage exploit.

[38]

Exactly why you should never, ever, enable auto update, for anything. Too often it ends up breaking something or patching something you don't want patched. It allows a profit seeking company to enable or disable software functionality on your device, regardless if it's in your interest.

[indrora]

It should be noted that unless you've modified an Xbox One, from what I understand you cannot stop it from auto updating unless you permanently disconnect it from the internet (which will cause your licenses to eventually expire, in the year timespan or so), new launch games won't run (they're tied to a minimum version of the OS).

[thot_experiment]

Yup, 100%. My golden rule of computers is:

If it's working right now, an update can only cause it to break. The best case scenario is that it still works. Why would your roll the dice?

[appendix-rock]

Absurd. There are benefits to enabling auto-updating (security, etc). One should weigh up the costs / benefits oneself and make a call based on that. As usual, such absolutist guidance is hyperbolic.

[HeavyStorm]

Yeah, never ever make sure you are patched against hackers who can exploit your devices...

[newdee]

Nobody should follow this advice. Not least because you (the person giving it) wouldn’t have to live with the consequences of following it, but mostly because it’s idiotic.