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Not sure about viruses. Yes, ads have been used as a vector, and there are zero days, but I think mainstream OSes and browsers have pretty good security if you
by skybrian 3y ago
Not sure about viruses. Yes, ads have been used as a vector, and there are zero days, but I think mainstream OSes and browsers have pretty good security if you keep up to date? I suspect phishing attacks are a bigger issue.
It can be quite difficult to tell the difference between spooky coincidences and actual targeted ads. My money is on spooky coincidences, but it's a problem that many people imagine otherwise, and there's no way to prove it one way or the other because modern technology is basically magic as far as most users are concerned.
- tracker1 3y agoYou'd lose that money... it's been shown time and again that your phone is tracking your conversations for ads, especially android and the home devices. As an experiment, start talking about needing baby supplies regularly, not in any other format (assuming you aren't and don't have one)... you might just be surprised about the outcome.
- skybrian 3y agoI’m skeptical. How do you think this has been proved?