They literally said on one of their websites (of which is blocked because they do not want people finding workarounds) that malware isn't the issue, its kids bypassing the filter. That's like saying "... See more
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Lightspeed is actually terrible. I have personally viewed the source code , and let me tell you, it is EVIL. Here is a comprehensive list: Google email, literally your ip address, your screen, ta... See more
it is borderline malware it doesn't just install on the chromebook for school but all chrome apps if you sign in to the account that has the lightspeed extension it forse installed on your own device... See more
i was in class on my computer on Chess.com and the teacher calls my name and says "so you winning" that might have been the fastest time i closed a tab. Two weeks after i had the Dino game (online) op... See more
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Lightspeed Systems is a company that sells content-control software, mobile device management, and device monitoring solutions for K–12 schools.
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East 6th Street 106, 78701, Austin, United Kingdom
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Essentially a mandated man-in-the-middle attack
Lightspeed, or rather several services of theirs such as their proxy agents, serve a page on localhost:6543 (from what I've observed) and essentially redirect to that page if Lightspeed detects either a blocked keyword in a Google search (such as "unblocked" or "games") or a blocked URL (such as, in my case, crates.io or Github.) Not only that, but they also often force-install Root CAs (certificate authorities) to thwart any sense of privacy and to perform full SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) inspections. Not to mention Lightspeed Alert, like similar early detection models, train on student data. This level of surveillance essentially conditions our next generation to be okay with minimal privacy.
March 2, 2026
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They take away any privacy students…
They take away any privacy students have.
At home, I use my school computer to do out-of-school classes and projects. Light speed reports it to my teachers as "inappropriate behaviour" and sends a prewritten email to my family. This allows teachers to control your screen, wifi, and see your search history.
October 9, 2025
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