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Malware 2026-10-30 · 11 d ago Source: Schneier on Security

Bloatware in Aftermarket Auto Parts

Bloatware in Aftermarket Auto Parts

Summary

This story is interesting: One Civic owner purchased a cheap aftermarket head unit off Amazon, and decided to have Claude work its magic on it, like it would a smart TV. What was reportedly discovered isn’t surprising, but is worth knowing about. Among the pre-installed bloatware—­or spyware, if you’re being less charitable­—was a voice assistant equipped with WebView, an Android system component…

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