The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has targeted Adobe for hidden fees and deceptive subscription practices. This action is part of a broader investigation into the use of 'dark patterns' by subscription services. A recent FTC study revealed that a majority of subscription apps and websites employ these manipulative design practices, which trick users into making decisions they might not otherwise make. The study, conducted in collaboration with the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) and the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN), reviewed 642 websites and mobile apps, finding that approximately 76% used at least one possible dark pattern, and about 67% employed multiple such tactics. The findings were reported by TechCrunch.