Mastodawn

The web is broken, IMHO

So there is a (IMHO) shady market out there that gives app developers on iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows money for including a library that sells users network bandwidth. Infatica [1] is just one example, there are many more.

I am 99% sure that these companies cause what effectively are DDoS attacks that many webmasters have to deal with since months. This business model should simply not exist. Apple, Microsoft and Google should act.

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[1] https://infatica.io/sdk-monetization/

Infatica SDK: Monetize Extensions, Mobile and Desktop Apps & Games | Infatica

Monetize your mobile and desktop software and Chrome extensions without ads and complex methods. Simply join Infatica SDK to increase your income.

Infatica

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Google is an illegal monopolist in online advertising, a federal court has determined, in a ruling that could lead to a breakup of its ad business.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/04/17/google-has-an-illegal-monopoly-on-online-advertising-judge-rules?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Google has an illegal monopoly on online advertising, judge rules

Google is an illegal monopolist in online advertising, a federal court has determined, in a ruling that could lead to a breakup of its ad business.

AppleInsider

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How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact

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WIRED

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Thy blockchain come.
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