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Microsoft accused of malware-like tactics, again, in attempt to push users onto Bing (www.techspot.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Malware characteristics Windows

Backdoor/Automatic file download/execution ✓
Logs keys ✓
Injects into other processes ✗
Solely designed to only make money ✓
Prevents removal of itself/parts ✓
Does not annoy the user ✗
From an untrusted source ✓
Closed source ✓
Sells your data ✓
Tries to gain control over the 'user' ✓
Relies on unawareness to exist ✓
Minimal ✗
Compatible with many systems ✗
Basic features do not cost like a new GPU ✗