wanderingmagusMar 12, 2024

Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data

https://lemmy.world/post/13022427

Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data - Lemmy.World

> 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.

Show threaddangblingusMar 12, 2024
If the software is free, but not open source, it’s harvesting your data. How else do you think these companies stay in business?
Show threadlemmyinglyMar 13, 2024
So companies like Proton and BitWarden are harvesting your data with their free tiers?
Show threadRuss
I haven’t looked into Proton, but BitWarden is open source both server side and client side.
Mar 13, 2024 at 12:49amWeb
Show threadN2NarkosisMar 16, 2024
Proton is open source as well. Free tiers are supplemented by subscribers. proton.me/support/proton-plans#proton-free
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