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When such telemetry exposes the names of programs you are running and is sent unencrypted, it's a big deal. Coupled with very specific hardware information, thi
by r1ch 10y ago
When such telemetry exposes the names of programs you are running and is sent unencrypted, it's a big deal. Coupled with very specific hardware information, this could easily be used to track TOR users for example.
- andromeduck 10y agoDoubt it's tracking all applications. Probably only GPU heavy ones like games, CAD and creative tools like Photoshop and Premiere.
- voltagex_ 10y agoExcept to make that kind of statement you need to back it up with evidence. From one of the other articles it looks like they now use TLS so you'll need your own MITM cert and Wireshark.