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Comment by p1peridine | Hacker News Reader

> Free antispy tool for Windows 10 and 11

> Gold Microsoft Partner

Why would MS partner with a company that makes software to "bypass" their spyware?

Why would O&O partner with a company that has spyware in the OS, then proudly display the Gold MS partner badge on the same page?

Why is the source code obfuscated?

Think about it.

The company makes more than just that tool, and particularly makes other W10 apps. The company itself is a gold partner, which, as nix23 posted -

Gold competency: To attain a competency, partner must:

    Pass required exams and skill validation.
    Meet performance requirements.
    Pay the annual fee.

$4,730

It seems less malevolent in that light