I didn't say you are clueless, because most conspiracy theories have a least a few grains of truth to them. Anything you install can add services.
Just because you don't know what they are doesn't make them malware, adware, spyware, or anything of the sort. Normally, someone making the outlandish claims you have posted would be asked to provide proof, but I won't bother because I know you can't, with absolute certainty.

 

There is but you need an iLok dongle. You can then stop it from running and the plugins work fine. If you want updates, you'll need to re-enable it though. If you only use Internet authentication via iLok software without a dongle you are correct. It's not much different to the way Cubase legit, Studio One legit and ProTools legit work. They all need to authenticate time to time as do a large majority of apps now. I am not saying it's good but it is the way it is now.

 

nothing is 100% safe like any other system but i know what i have been through in the past, not only with my pc but also my router xbox, and other devices; you don't need to be a pro hacker or cybersecurity expert for that i also used exploits in the past i knew how to use netcat en create a revershell but thats a long time ago

 

for this scenario you need an ilok key...

I'm fighting this addon situation... because My usb port are for other use like intruments or drives or whatever except a dongle key that steels my port wihtout my consent

It'S like you want my laptop to get raped by friends of you know who lolz
PeaceR

 

I disklike that option
depriving me of ports to connect drives or instruments

I despise the rape of my laptop by any brutforce peep that may be linked to other crapy wolf pack mongers behind the curtains

No way no dongle for me
PeaceR thanx

 

In the past UAD used ilok cloud. Now machine bases auth. You can change to machine if you still have cloud. Once you have machine based you can be offline. Just tested. You get 3 auths per plugin, so can use them on 3 different machines. I have all their free plugins (only) and have no issues.
Win10 and cubase on an i7 2600k @ 4.4ghz

 

You're now trying to say you know what you are talking about re: the UAD client, but even your story is now drifting into tired old script kiddie BS. What's next, cracking your neighbors WEP? Yawn.