Advice Request Glasswire's SHA-256 hash doesn't match the one listed on their website

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Trident

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Feb 7, 2023
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That makes sense but I'm getting different hashes with the same browser, same machine, etc., depending on the day I've downloaded them.
The ga_client_id is a variable. They use cookies to assign this value and append the data Struppigel displayed at the end of the installer. If you’ve cleared the cookies or if you are using anti-tracking software, it’s possible that the ga_client_id will change and from there, the whole hash will be different.
In addition, these cookies may only be valid for certain period of time.

I tried clearing my cookies and the variable changed, a totally different client ID was generated.
 

Freki123

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Aug 10, 2013
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Struppigel nailed it. They do utm tagging on the frontpage downloads and if you want the installer that matches the checksum get it from the change list page.
 

a090

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Mar 26, 2023
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Can confirm. The latest installer on the GlassWire Change Log list (not the main download page) is indeed signed, and the SHA-256 hash matches up correctly.

Mystery solved. And boy was it a doozy. Those GW devs really wanted things to look a bit shady. They’re marketing a product to security conscious and IT-literate users, and expect them not to match up the hash?
 
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a090

Level 2
Mar 26, 2023
67
Where did you see the UTM tag?

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Glasswire install file not digitally signed and hash doesn't match
 

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