Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
Avast collected data on location, health concerns, and more.
Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5 million fine after it was caught storing and selling customer information without their consent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the fine on Thursday and said that it’s banning Avast from selling user data for advertising purposes.
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That's horrifying. I remember using the avast private browser when I was younger as to not get tracked by Google chrome, but i was just getting tracked by avast instead. :(
It's capitalism. You get to choose who steals your personal data.
Unless you use a trusted firefox fork
I kinda feel like capitalism is treating me like a lemon thief these days.
You lemon stealing whore!
False choice. Self hosting is an option, and not even that difficult these days.
People are lazy.