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Code running in the kernel presents numerous privacy and security concerns. Code running in the kernel can read and write the memory of any running process, including apps and websites used for banking, passwords, and other highly sensitive actions. Additionally, it has full control over all hardware, including the capability to permanently damage or disable hardware components.
Code running in the kernel presents numerous privacy and security concerns. Code running in the kernel can read and write the memory of any running process, including apps and websites used for banking, passwords, and other highly sensitive actions. Additionally, it has full control over all hardware, including the capability to permanently damage or disable hardware components.


Many companies now require the use of proprietary drivers in order to use applications that would work fine in user space, like [[Kernel Level Anti-Cheats]]. This gives these companies unrestricted access to a consumer's system, allowing for unmoderated data collection and control.
Many companies now require the use of proprietary drivers in order to use applications that would work fine in user space, like [[kernel level anti-cheats]]. This gives these companies unrestricted access to a consumer's system, allowing for unmoderated data collection and control.


==Examples==
==Examples==