I thank Microsoft for making inroads against the wrapping of nmap & other opensource authors by CNET. However; that is not the specific 'request for additions' that i'm writing about.
I note that Brothersoft is currently 'wrapping' 2 SaferNetworking programs with the Brothersoft Extreme Toolbar & Conduit:
http://publisher.brothersoft.com/safer-networking-ltd..html ???
ThreatExpert analyses*: - granted the spybot 'threats' appear to be false positives - just here for additional info
1) Spybot1.6.2 downloader (Brothersoftdownloader_for_SpyBot_Search_Destroy.exe - no dig cert. incl.)
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=923c9b086b75ac4edd744f1e67fb9191
2) Spybot2.0 beta4 downloader (Brothersoftdownloader_for_SpyBot_Search_Destroy.exe - no dig cert. incl.)
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=427206e7d547b82476cda356426f1bb6
3) Brothersoft Extreme Toolbar (11CT2776682_BrotherSoft_Extreme.exe)
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=366aca3ace9f8f388bb831f0f1cbb015
4) ConduitInstaller.exe
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=9a5e999c90861ce9b7906dbf429d4238 (note: ConduitInetc.dll & nsExec.dll were not included in the report ???)
5) ConduitInetc.dll
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=cde6b5a14b902c89dcc24abbf655398f
6) nsExec.dll
http://www.threatexpert.com/report.aspx?md5=acc2b699edfea5bf5aae45aba3a41e96
I do note that if one tries to cancel by x-ing out, the file download still completes & executes the resultant download without any user intervention possible other than to disconnect the internet, stop a related service, or Shutdown/Restart, AFIK.
TechDud said:
I know the usual response - download it from the author; we're not stupid. The sad thing is that many lack technical savvy in this respect.
Help end this example of 'scumbag economics'.
from:
http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/brothersoft.com*** link by
tashi; thank you. **
What is most telling about that page is when you click the 'Comment statistics' button.
33 - Good site
24 - Informative
6 - Good customer experience
40 - Spam
5 - Annoying ads or popups
66 - Bad customer experience
81 - Phishing or other scams
558 - Malicious content, viruses
26 - Browser exploit
290 - Spyware or adware
9 - Ethical issues
6 - Useless
24 - Other
From the negative responses: sorted by date (most recent first)
http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show_mobile?url=Brothersoft.com
http://www.browserdefender.com/site/brothersoft.com/
http://amada.abuse.ch/?search=brothersoft.com
12glider said:
"Not to mention the fact that the owner is starting to spam WOT users with the same message (full of Broken English), I have a feeling that Brothersoft has become criminally insane. "
Comander90 said:
"Auf dieser Seite sind 5 Viren enthalten:
-Spyware.KeystrokeSpy
-Trojan.ADH
-Spyware.ADH
-Spyware.NetVizor
-WS.Reputation.1
Diese Seite Bitte nicht Betreten, wenn euch euer Computer lieb ist !!! "
MegaBXC said:
"Has anyone noticed something funny? Every comment has been replied by the brothersoft team saying please delete this comment and we scan uploads. Geez, for this amount of viruses to get through, they must be scanning it with Norton 1998 for windows 3.1!
Dareks67 said:
"Strona wspiera fałszywe oprogramowanie. Witryna niebezpieczna.
Bаcилий said:
"Involved with direct or indirect distribution of illegal software keys known as "Cracks" for full version copyrighted software (non-trial) known as "warez. "
54together said:
"Brothersoft is a website where you can download lots of your favourite software, but please be aware that it is not as innocent as you think. I once downloaded the Brothersoft Downloader and gracious, wasn't it a baddie! It didn't just install the downloader itself, it clogged up my Firefox with unwanted toolbars and junk like that, and tried to make my homepage the Brothersoft website. I always had a feeling they were spying on me and tracking my Internet activity.
Middlemike said:
"Almost every program on this site contains spyware/adware. Be cautious when downloading a program. "
my_john1993 said:
"Toolbars + Annoying "Brothersoft Downloader" + Spam, Scams and Spy = DANGEROUS WEBSITE. Even they spied over my old MyWOT account... "
Catcha said:
"This site does not appear to adequately check software for malicious content before it's made available for download. Additionally, this site has been known to host content without the legal permission (i.e. software licence violations). "
TLOSpyrogirl said:
"Most downloads are rated red. there are very few good downloads. be careful when visiting this site.
Also, the owners of brothersoft have bad ethics-they create multiple accounts on safeweb and rate the site green. "
lovemexico2 said:
"Some Software are good but most are Infected
Watch Out "
Bodgybuilder said:
"Downloads often contain trojans, whether intentionally or not.
Alalcouf said:
"Tenez éloigné votre PC de ce site: Arrrgh! "
From the positive responses: sorted by date (most recent first)
Bulidr said:
"This site is truthful. They removed all viruses and malware and Norton says that the site is safe
Good work! "
KodrutZ said:
"Very good software downloads resource, clearly underrated. The fact that software has adware is not the fault of the download directory, but that of the software producer.
pcmemoirs said:
"Very informative site and capable. friendly staff in the company! "
buhuifenkai said:
"a good site, but i am still worried when my boy use it . "
Good luck, & happy hunting!
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