Bing Wallpaper App: Microsoft’s Sneaky Desktop Decor or Digital Malware?
Thinking of downloading Bing Wallpaper app? You might want to reconsider. Rafael Rivera discovered it has alarming capabilities, likening it to Microsoft-developed “malware.” This app can alter Chrome preferences and decrypt browser cookies, sparking privacy concerns. Microsoft denies some claims, but Rivera remains skeptical. Maybe stick to the default wallpaper for now!
Hot Take:
Who knew a wallpaper app could cause more drama than an episode of a reality TV show? Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper app is raising eyebrows, not just because of its choice of scenic backgrounds, but because it might be snooping on your cookies and preferences! Who knew decorating your desktop could lead to such a digital scandal?
Key Points:
- Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper app is under scrutiny for having features likened to “malware” by Rafael Rivera.
- The app can alter browser extension preferences and decrypt browser cookies without user consent.
- Microsoft denies decrypting all cookies but admits to checking certain Bing cookies.
- The app is not new, but its addition to the Microsoft Store has brought these issues to light.
- Rivera claims the app’s abilities represent a troubling trend in Microsoft’s data gathering practices.
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