AVG Anti-Virus updated there privacy policy. They say they can and will sell your Internet browsing history to 3th parties....

https://np.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/3l4apg/avg_anti_virus_just_updated_there_privacy_policy/

In this 21st Century electronic age, I think anyone who thinks Privacy and Internet can be used in the same sentence is naive, regardless of what any companies policy says.

Most would be shocked at the kinds of data and data mining companies like Amazon keep and use. All in the interests of 'security'.

It's been said countless times but bears repetition: nothing on the internet is free. You pay with your data...simple as that.

They are welcome to but if they get more than 2 Satang tI would be surprised !

OP, I think it's time to read George Orwell's book 1984.....

OP, I think it's time to read George Orwell's book 1984.....

This is very true.

I recently read that Google and other search engines only scratch the surface when it comes to searches, about 20%. The article said that most of what is held about us online is located on the dark web or otherwise deep web as it is known.

In fact we never know who or what is keeping tabs on us or intruding into our privacy.

Aside the security, I remember when AVG used to be the go-to reliable, simple, non-intrusive virus software solution for free. Then came the inevitable bloat and many folk moved on.

I start using a MS Windows computer as some software I use need a USB dongle that provide authorization. Normally I use Fedora, which is a Linux distribution and I never have any problems with companies wanted to sell my browsing information…

Anybody ever read… stuff before they install something… or do they only complain after the bad thing has happened… AVG even monitors your secure connections and can sell that info…

So you have AVG installed, how secure is your online banking….?

If they want all my porn web history I don't care really , maybe can sell it to someone who needs to spice up their sex lifes ?

Any decent firewall will prevent any program accessing the net if it is properly configured.

My anonymous browsing habits in exchange for free antivirus services? Sounds like a good deal to me.

If they want all my porn web history I don't care really , maybe can sell it to someone who needs to spice up their sex lifes ?

Well said