What’s to stop the installer on Linux from configuring the service such that the service always runs on boot? e.g. systemctl enable malware.service.

If you did not enable end-to-end encryption for your WhatsApp backups on Google Drive, the US government could possibly compel Google to hand over your encrypted (but not end-to-end encrypted) backup, and compel Meta to hand over the decryption keys for the backup.

Details about how WhatsApp backup works: The Workings of WhatsApp’s Backups (and Why You Should Enable End-to-End Encrypted Backups).

Thank you for the feedback. I have added additional information to the original post. I hope that the additional information answers all your questions.

Why is Ecosia on the list?

Quoting from tosdr.org:

• This service can view your browser history
• This service may collect, use, and share location data
• This service allows tracking via third-party cookies for purposes including targeted advertising
• This service tracks which web page referred you to it
• Your personal data is given to third parties

Doesn’t look privacy-respecting.