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I understand people say things like this because they're the edgy, hot take - but the Onavo VPN software is absolutely not malware. It's a performant, free VPN
by lazzlazzlazz 8y ago
I understand people say things like this because they're the edgy, hot take - but the Onavo VPN software is absolutely not malware. It's a performant, free VPN that people use in exchange for some anonymized data. There have been no known leaks or breaches.
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- binomialxenon 8y agoIt's obviously in exchange for data, but I'm skeptical of how anonymised it is, given that FB has made a business of tracking everyone on the web as much as possible.
- pvg 8y agoThe data is not anonymized, they say they may share anonymized data with partners. Malware is too strong but if you read the product description and FAQ, it's deliberately deceptive. Lieware? Slimeware?
- SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago"Spyware" is perfectly sufficient.
- mirimir 8y agoFrom Apple's App Store Review Guidelines:[0] > 2.5.14 Apps must request explicit user consent and provide a clear visual indication when recording, logging, or otherwise making a record of user activity. This includes any use of the device camera, microphone, or other user inputs. So did Onavo "provide a clear visual indication" whenever collecting data? Somehow I doubt that, because it would have been a constant warning. 0) https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/ https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/
- eric_h 8y agoThere is a constantly visible indicator that you're using a vpn on everything but the iPhone X. It's a stretch admittedly, but there's an argument to be made.
- lawnchair_larry 8y agoAn indicator that you are using a VPN does not fit the above requirement in any way.
- AznHisoka 8y agoThat is definitey not an argument.
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- SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago> anonymized Do you have any proof of this?