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WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by MrRainBigxtorm(m): 9:27pm On Oct 05, 2014 |
This week Microsoft announced the next version of its Operating system, dubbed WIndows 10, providing Windows 10 Technical Preview release under its " Insider Program" in order to collect feedback from users and help shape the final version of the operating system, but something really went WRONG! “ Inside Microsoft’s Insider Program you'll get all the latest Windows preview builds as soon as they're available. In return, we want to know what you think. You’ll get an easy-to-use app to give us your feedback, which will help guide us along the way .” Microsoft website reads . Well, how many of you actually read the “ Terms of Service ” and “ Privacy Policy” documents before downloading the Preview release of Windows 10? I guess none of you, because most computer users have habit of ignoring that lengthy paragraphs and simply click " I Agree " and then " next ", which is not at all a good practise. Do you really know what permissions you have granted to Microsoft by installing Free Windows 10 Technical Preview edition? Of Course, YOU DON’T. Well, guess what, you've all but signed away your soul !! PERMISSION TO KEYLOG If you are unaware of Microsoft’s privacy policy, so now you should pay attention to what the policy says. Microsoft is watching your every move on the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview, Thanks to portions of Microsoft's privacy policy, which indicates that the technology giant is using keylogger to collect and use users’ data in a variety of astounding ways without the user being aware. “ If you open a file, we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes any use [of] it for purposes such as improving performance, or [if you] enter text, we may collect typed characters, we may collect typed characters and use them for purposes such as improving autocomplete and spell check features, ” the privacy policy states . Essentially by accepting the Windows 10 privacy policy you are allowing Microsoft to screen your files and log your keystrokes. This means, if you open a file and type, Microsoft have access to what you type, and the file info within. This could likely one of the reasons why the company insisted that Windows Technical Preview not be installed on computers that are used every day. OTHER DATA COLLECTION But Wait! Wait! Not just this, Microsoft says it may collect even more data. The company will be watching your apps for compatibility, and collect voice information when you use speech to text. This information will be used to improve speech processing, according to Microsoft. " When you acquire, install and use the Program, Microsoft collects information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your use of those devices, applications and networks," the privacy policy states. " Examples of data we collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application usage. " Though, technology companies continue to develop a fine line on the issue of privacy and data collection and based on the information which the Microsoft collects, it could have thousands of username and password combinations stored in a database somewhere. But we may well see a public feedback to this newest attempt to mine users data. However, it is clearly known that they are not going to use those data to access users’ bank accounts or company's private network, but the fact that the company is collecting data by all means, could possibly open a way for someone to steal and misuse the information for their own purpose. Although the feedback being collected in the Windows Technical Preview will only occur within the Technical Preview period, reported by WinBeta. Once Windows 10 launches to the public as RTM, the data Microsoft collects will be removed from the operating system. If you wish to test it out, you can Download Windows 10 Preview at there official website. SOURCE: www.thehackernews.com/2014/10/download-Windows-10-keylogger.html?m=1
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Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by ajonwadraplord: 9:49pm On Oct 05, 2014 |
Interesting... whatta bypass!!!
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Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by Nobody: 10:05pm On Oct 05, 2014 |
ajonwadraplord:Team camera360 |
Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by HARDDON: 10:10pm On Oct 05, 2014 |
Saw the review on YouTube . It has so many sleek features and revamping d cmd prompt is just one of then outstanding ones. It combines the functionality of win7 with d p1mp-feel of win8 but they say its a built from scratch Win(like moving from xp to vista) Id most def run a test version |
Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by MrRainBigxtorm(m): 7:44am On Oct 06, 2014 |
HARDDON: So what's your point...?I think there only flop in it is the bypass of Windows 9,they should've done the upgrading as usual, now it's kind of disturbing with all the data's they collect from user,,,, |
Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by MrRainBigxtorm(m): 7:46am On Oct 06, 2014 |
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Re: WINDOWS 8 SUCCESSOR: Windows 10 Unveiled Instead Of Windows 9. by HARDDON: 1:33pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MrRainBigxtorm: It is no flop: the Win10 is a fresh build from scratch, But MS didn't want to do a major name change like xp to vista. They skipped 9 to tell u that this is not a continuation but a fresh breed . Data collection is only done on d test version , it would stop when major ish has been identified n patched. |
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