Did Orbit Downloader ever clean up its act? (botnets--yikes!)

[conceptualclarity]

Orbit Downloader - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia :

Furthermore, it has been reported that since version 4.1.1.15 Orbit Downloader includes a botnet-like module which performs DDoS attacks without the user's knowledge or permission. Because of this dubious behavior, it is being detected as a virus by security companies.[4] There has been no independent confirmation that this module had been removed in current versions since 4.1.1.19.

4. "Orbital Decay: the dark side of a popular file downloading tool". We Live Security. ESET. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.

 

[DJ Panda]

What is the use of such tools? I would rather choose a slow download without a special manager filled with adware. Them take such chances imo. However I do admit some software can be great if used appropriately

 

[Reethu]

Orbit Downloader is no longer being developed, the last update is as far back in 2014.

They went downhill ever since it's been detected as a threat because of it's activities. Switch to EagleGet which is far better.

 

[conceptualclarity]

What is the use of such tools? I would rather choose a slow download without a special manager filled with adware.

Speed is not my concern. Some videos simply can't be downloaded using your browser's native tools but another tool such as Savefrom.net can grab them.

I don't care if a program bundles offers of third-party software. I've learned how to avoid getting stuff I don't want. But I'm not certainly not going to become a botnet.

Switch to EagleGet which is far better.

I'm checking that out.

 

[DJ Panda]

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I don't care if a program bundles offers of third-party software. I've learned how to avoid getting stuff I don't want. But I'm not certainly not going to become a botnet.

Agreed but what about the downloads that sneak in adware without an accept or declined button?

 

[jamescv7]

Orbit Downloader is already known for its questionable reputation which why some 3rd party sites rated as ad-supported.

 

[conceptualclarity]

Agreed but what about the downloads that sneak in adware without an accept or declined button?

That's pretty dirty. That actually deserves to get flagged by anti-viruses.

 

[jamescv7]

@conceptualclarity: Well likely never as they posted/claimed its 100% safe.

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