[ryanmentor]

The comparison is direct and apt, as a comment on a story about devices delivered with hostile software on them.

From a consumer POV, they are indistinguishable, are they not?

At least third party malware works silently and efficiently. First party hateware puts ads in the start menu.

[paulryanrogers]

One annoys while the other may drain your bank account. I'd say the distinction is still quite stark.

[M95D]

You entered your bank card data on your phone? OMG!