So, we can install software on people's computers and take up space on their hard drives without their permission now and it's not considered malicious? OK!
> Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the Internet.
Taking up a couple KBs of space to do nothing is not even comparable. From a moral standpoint, was it okay from them to install that extension on people's computers? No. Was it malware? No.
> Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the Internet.
Taking up a couple KBs of space to do nothing is not even comparable. From a moral standpoint, was it okay from them to install that extension on people's computers? No. Was it malware? No.
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