Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data - eviltoast

Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5 million fine after it was caught storing and selling customer information without their consent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the fine on Thursday and said that it’s banning Avast from selling user data for advertising purposes.

  • kworpy@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    Can’t believe a company with a notorious history of spying on users is at it again for the 234th time!