That is an opinion piece with scare tactic language

We should be scared about spyware.

There still exists closed source software that functions on an ethical business model.

Closed source software is unethical.

Look, a closed-source project might be not malware, but they could easily become malware pushing an update. You are never safe. Unethical business models must be destroyed. By the way, we should destroy Google.

Software can still respect your privacy and can be Closed Source.

Proprietary Software Is Often Malware.

developer or company of developers can remain in their jobs to continue development and refinement of said software.

There are many ways to earn money with free software.