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Abusing copyright strings to trick SW into thinking it's running competitor's PC


Jun 24, 2025 Post comments count10 Post likes count3 Abusing copyright strings to trick software into thinking it’s running on your competitor’s PC Raymond Chen I did technically cross my fingers..

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