TalesOfTrees

Yeah, despite the obvious attempt at "US bad" I agree with this dude... we need to go after every large corporation regardless of where it's based. Implement consequences that'll actually hurt these entities rather than just slaps on the wrist. Hold any member of the board or in any management position as personally responsible.

If it's referred to as an "industry" it'll eventually become problematic. It's a shame companies and figureheads will never be held accountable for wrong-doings or misleading the public when acting as an "authority".

Gave the kickstarter page a read and well... it sounds like it's going to be similar to Starfield - vast but shallow. Unless they put in the effort to go around after all the procedural stuff for each of the "thousands of towns" and introduce bits to eliminate the cookie-cutter experience.

Genuinely hope it turns into something great, but it's current competition points towards trends that don't bode well unless this developer is willing to take risks.

"We have no idea why, so here's our woo-woo explanation".

Checked Alarm's privacy policy on their website... and it's kind of sketch. The big ol' "Privacy" link takes you to a page basically saying "We don't sell your info", which OK, cool.

However, scroll all the way to the bottom, and there's another privacy section. That one details what they do with info using their service.

Quick Bing AI summary:

Alarm.com's Privacy Policy outlines how they handle your personal information when you use their services. Here’s a summary in plain English:

Information Collection:
    Alarm.com collects and stores Personal Information from or about you. This includes details that can be used to uniquely contact, identify, or locate you.
    When using the User Interfaces (such as their website or mobile apps), you may provide Personal Information like your name, address, phone number, email, location, or zip code.
    Additionally, when using their Services, you or your Authorized Service Provider may provide additional information (e.g., home or business details, system configuration, sensor names, etc.) to personalize your experience.

Types of Data Collected:
    Performance data from security devices monitored by Alarm.com.
    Electrical usage, heating/cooling information, light settings, and more.
    Alert logs and other relevant data.

Purpose of Data Collection:
    To provide you with the best interactive security, energy management, video monitoring, automation, and wellness services.
    Personalization of services based on the information you provide.
    Alarm.com may also receive data from their partners (like emergency contact info) to enhance their services1.

Remember that data privacy practices may vary based on your region and use of the app2. Always review the full privacy policy for complete details1. If you have specific concerns, consider reaching out to Alarm.com directly for clarification.'

Potassium salt substitute tastes like ass though.

I dont know what I expected, but apparently the 1099A form, at least for the US, is for foreclosed on or abandoned property. It's probably a good thing I have no idea how that translates into "Use it to buy a car".

I used to blame my cousin, as she has a raging drug addiction and does shady crap like steal people's credit cards/checks and it was only after she had been over that I had noticed. But nope, still going despite time and resets. If I knew a way of pulling login info off the TV, I'd probably share it, because hell, why not.

How many years has this vulnerability been kicking around? At least through a couple/few generations of processor... so what's the hold up to actually fixing the issue? Also, "InSpectre Gadget" is a great name.

I'm thankful Roku has had data breaches. Mostly because I have a Roku TV that was somehow compromised and now, even after a couple of years and several full factory resets, whoever used my throwaway account signed up for all the streaming services at the highest tier. Hard to be mad when I havent had to pay for anything.

And no, before anyone says anything, it's not putting my home network at risk, as it's just the Roku account that's compromised. Nothing tied to me personally, not even a card/address on the account, so I just chalk it up to "as long as it keeps working, Im not worrying about it".