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We have to recognize that Rovio’s interests do not align with ours. That is true of most corporations who can’t resist cutting expenses and grabbing extra revenue. Not building extra security into their app was an easy (and probably necessary) choice during their formative years. But today there is no excuse other than senior management indifference and/or ignorance. It is not a technical failure; I am sure they have the necessary resources or can hire them.

Grabbing for the extra ad revenue available for targeted placements is going to be a harder situation to correct. After all, we agreed to accept free apps in exchange for ad placements, so we must share the blame. Rovio needs to stress that their ad free apps will also increase our online privacy. Do you think that would bump up their revenue enough compared to ad placements?