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[–] Breadhax0r@lemmy.world 47 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Super fun to think one could end up softlocked out of their computer because they didnt pay their windows bill that month.

"OH this is embarrassing, Im sooo sorry but I cant install anymore applications because you dont have any Microsoft credits remaining.

You may continue with this action if you watch this 30 minute ad."

[–] UnspecificGravity@infosec.pub 15 points 2 days ago

that is precisely the goal here.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'd say "don't give them any ideas" but I'm pretty sure they've already thought about it and have it planned for the near future

They're watching Black Mirror same as us.

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