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[–] Breadhax0r@lemmy.world 56 points 10 months 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 19 points 10 months ago

that is precisely the goal here.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.zip 10 points 10 months 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

[–] insaneinthemembrane@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

They're watching Black Mirror same as us.

[–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Error: camera failed to verify eye contact when watching the ad

[–] DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

Please drink verification can