• magic_smoke@links.hackliberty.org
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    4 months ago

    Neat, how about actually making some sweeping regulations tackling corporate EULA-washed malware?

    Why do companies get to keep injecting spyware and even rootkits into their OS/software without ever explaining the consequences in a way a lay person can understand?

    Used to be when companies did that they got punished. Anyone remember that Sony BMG case with rootkit enabled DRM, or BonziBuddy who’s EULA allowed developers to sell your information to advertisers?

    Remember the fucking stink people threw over them? Remember the fucking lawsuits? This shit is just a normal Tuesday for MFAANG. Shit even fucking video games are pushing rootkits down your throat these days. They need to be spanked BAD.

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      4 months ago

      Doesn’t help when those who write the laws are on the take.

      That said, as difficult as it is these days, avoid all of these company’s products like the plague.