3 ms·That’s not an either or thing. Someone you pay to can also be a malicious actor.by LudwigNagasena 4y agoThat’s not an either or thing. Someone you pay to can also be a malicious actor.billti 4y agoOr be compromised themselves and an unknowing vehicle for attacks (e.g. see SolarWinds).amelius 4y agoYes and it is common too. E.g. the vendor of my SmartTV now has a probe in my home.