DRM and malware use the same technology, same counter measures and share the same goal in having a thrid-party taking control over devices that they themselves do not have any legal right to. Both is commonly made in a for-profit motive.
I would not even know how to distinguish them from each other, beyond what the third-party intend to do once they have taken control over the device. Its the difference between a home intruder who only want to look while you are sleeping, and a home intruder who just want to loot the drawers. Is either home intruder more ethical than the other?
The third party's motive could also change over time. You might agree to let them take over your device at one point in time, but in the future, you may want to go back, but find that you cannot.
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DRM and malware use the same technology, same counter measures and share the same goal in having a thrid-party taking control over devices that they themselves do not have any legal right to. Both is commonly made in a for-profit motive.
I would not even know how to distinguish them from each other, beyond what the third-party intend to do once they have taken control over the device. Its the difference between a home intruder who only want to look while you are sleeping, and a home intruder who just want to loot the drawers. Is either home intruder more ethical than the other?
The third party's motive could also change over time. You might agree to let them take over your device at one point in time, but in the future, you may want to go back, but find that you cannot.