Tldr: whilst this incident is absolutely inappropriate; the big business behaviour will not change until users, too, recognise their accountability and responsibility. You purchased that product, accepted it’s usage terms, and supported this behaviour. Accept “some” responsibility in this outcome.<p>—<p>In regards to this security incident; users accepted the terms and conditions, which includes (usually in detail, or lack there of) their handling of the outcome, and impact to you.<p>It’s a horrible situation. Im not saying it’s acceptable. however; I demonstrate so by not supporting (advocating, purchasing, etc) and accepting these outrageous terms.<p>This is not isolated to Samsung…<p>Our home is (wherever possible) a “Samsung” free zone, primarily inspired by their handling of the health incidents in their South Korean factories. Workers sick and dying, directly linked to the workplace.<p>After years of persistent pressure from the families of these workers, the outcome was a payout and a typical “sorry we got caught” announcement.<p>There has also been ongoing large-scale corruption in the head/leaders of the organisation, tied closely to South Korea in it’s entirety. It seems the outcome here is; “you’re really bad, but also really good… we’ll meet somewhere in the middle..”.<p>Ps; am aware that Samsung parts are often included with other brand solutions. Hence “mostly” above. I proactively investigate, and avoid at all costs.