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Hey, just wanted to say I’m glad a few of us remember the rootkit fiasco. I still won’t buy Sony products today.

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Yeah, fuck those rootkits. Despicable.

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Same here. This was such a hostile move I never bought anything “Sony” after that.

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Don’t forget the “fix” Sony offered after they were initally caught was an even MORE invasive rootkit. 🫠

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