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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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[-] Promethiel@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago

Love the vibe and energy against pretense for pretense sakes, but your source makes you seem demented as it literally repeats exactly what they said if you read it.

[-] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Well fuck me then lol. Swhat i get for linking gizmodo. I'll take the L. Still that guy sucked and i won't unblock him

[-] systemglitch@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I too love blocking people who make reading this place shittier.

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