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Ubuntu spyware reportedly sold via AI-themed platform

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A report suggests that Ubuntu spyware is being sold through a platform described as "AI Slop" by Hey. This platform appears to be a source of potentially malicious software distributed under the guise of AI tools. The implications for users who might unknowingly purchase or use these products are concerning. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses alleged distribution of spyware under an "AI Slop" label, which is not a core AI development or product release but rather a commentary on potentially malicious software disguised as AI.

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Ubuntu spyware reportedly sold via AI-themed platform

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    📰 Using Windows 11 on an LGA 775 PC with AGP Videocard Although the thought of installing a modern operating system like Windows 11 on something as archaic as a Core 2 Quad Q6600 Intel CPU may seem ridiculous, it being the …read more 📰 Source: Hackaday 🔗 Link: https://hackaday.co…

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  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🐧 Ubuntu Spyware Sold Through Hey Hi (AI) Slop 3 picks 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/05/Ubuntu_Spyware_Sold_Through_Hey_Hi_AI

    🐧 Ubuntu Spyware Sold Through Hey Hi (AI) Slop 3 picks 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/06/05/Ubuntu_Spyware_Sold_Through_Hey_Hi_AI_Slop.shtml # Ubuntu # AI # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS news.tuxmachines.org/…/Ubuntu_Spyware_Sol…

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