Read this before using CNET!!

I have known this for a log time. I just keep forgetting to post it here. Thought it was time I warned MT members.
PUP's are getting to be very popular in our greedy world of internet freeware. Best to down load from the original author when possible.
If not then use one of the other trusted sites mentioned above!!
 
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Cch123 said:
This isn't news, this was published in 2012 and CNET has been bundling adware ever since.
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It may not be new news to you, but it might be news to other members here on MT.
I don't have free software to give away and I'm not a trained malware fighter. I try to help and inform MT members on things I know and think might help here on MT.
A member posted links to CNET on another thread about AOMEI. That's why I decided to post this in the news section!
http://malwaretips.com/threads/aomei-backupper-v-2-2-0-released.39573/#post-321988
 
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Cats-4_Owners-2 said:
The reviews on Softpedia are all positive, though users tend to voice their doubts or withhold stars.;)
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My choice is the original author or FileHippo. Then Major Geeks. Softpedia may be good also. Greed will destroy the way we down load freeware! CNET and others have given into $$$$. Very sad, but it's very true!:mad: Adobe or Java will even try to put ASK tool bar on you.
You can get rid of the ASK tool bar with JRT;);) This is also software recommenced
by TwinHeadedEagal
Hey Cats-4 Thanks for joining in my friend!;)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/
 
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donetao said:
It may be not be new news to you, but it might be news to other members here on MT.
I don't have free software to give away and I'm not a trained malware fighter. I try to help and inform MT members on things I know and think might help here on MT.
A member posted links to CNET on another thread about AOMEI. That's why I decided to post this in the news section!
http://malwaretips.com/threads/aomei-backupper-v-2-2-0-released.39573/#post-321988
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I don't think you get what I mean. I meant that this thread should be shifted to other forums like "security related discussion", because after some time news threads would be archived and this issue cannot be discussed anymore. Also, since CNET is still doing it now, 2 years later, means that this isn't news per se and this thread should be more permanent to inform other members about this.
 
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I also noticed it. Download.com is not a good site now. I remember I gor "default tab" instaled with CNET downloader. I initially thought it came from the software I was using. Even I uninstalled Avast assuming it's not working. But later I found it's CNET installer which is causing the trouble. From that time onwards I always download software from the actual developer's site :)

Initially I chose CNET because I thought they only keep SPyware Free , adware free products. But now they only providing those. It may get them few extra bucks initially but in long run they will be in loss.
 
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honestly, I dunno where we are...... a bit too many subforums here IMO.

I love the site regardless of course ;)
 
Hi @Cch123 I understand what you're saying. I t would be fine with me if staff wants to move this thread to the appropriate MT section.
I really have a hard time knowing which is the best section to start my threads!
It sure seems to be drawing a lot of attention however!
 
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