An investigative report reveals that new spyware can slip in unseen through online ads—and there is currently no defense against it. So not only that online ads are intrusive and can infect devices through malware, they can also be used for spying.

    • @micka190@lemmy.world
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      109 months ago

      And then 9% out of that remaining 10% just can’t be bothered to install them for some insane reason.

      • TimeSquirrel
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        79 months ago

        “I don’t mind the ads…”

        “WHY THE FUCK NOT, ARE YOU EVEN HUMAN?”

      • BeboOP
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        39 months ago

        Exactly! Can’t understand how do so many people tolerate ads.

    • @MrFlamey@lemmy.world
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      29 months ago

      I think I heard that usage on desktop is something like 1 in 4, which is pretty good. Mobile is another world altogether, since it requires different browsers that support adblocking and then accessing websites through the browser instead of the app for the website, which many users would definitely prefer to use.