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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by account42 on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @08:04AM (#45025375)
> Tell that to all those assholes that are making malware and scamming society on billions.

So like Google?

Software that acts against the wishes of the user is malware, let's not forget that.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by Pentamerous on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @08:11AM (#45025453)
Completely agree. We seem to have forgotten the word "spyware", I don't see it used anymore because it became the norm. But let's call things by what they are.
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