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"Malware: software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems." It's hardly malware. Users should have the right to trade access to t

• happybuy 8y ago
  Perhaps spyware is the more accurate term. Even if it is clear in the app description that it is collecting data from users, I don't believe that the extent or consequences of such data collection would be considered or understood by the majority of its users. It's a spyware product, wrapped up as a VPN, relying upon lack of attention from users to succeed.
• lawnchair_larry 8y ago
  The first problem with this claim is that no users exercised any right to trade access to their data for free compression. This was a trojan horse. That's malware.
• ernesth 8y ago
  Where is this definition coming from? Merriam-Webster says "software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning". Wiktionary: "Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner". Etymologically, it means software that is malevolent. This app collects data in a malevolent/undesirable way. It clearly tries to interfere with the personal data of the user and hence the intended functioning of the computer. Hence a malware.
• AlexandrB 8y ago
  > Users should have the right to trade access to their data for free data compression, whether you personally think that's a good idea or not. This is utter nonsense. How many users are making an informed decision here? How many understand what their data may be used for or how it may affect their insurance, employment, or housing prospects in the future? There's a reason some contracts are not legal/enforceable (slavery for example).