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 Jul 13 2008, 11:20 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Experts Posts: 132 Joined: 23-February 08 From: Hamburg, Germany Member No.: 2,138  |
Hey guys,
The button that reads "download" here: http://malwarebytes.org/mbam.php directs you to brothersoft. Its blocked by my hosts file. Since a few others use such, I just thought I would point it out. The other servers are fine, just brothersoft that wont work for me. |
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Jul 13 2008, 12:53 PM
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 I'm Not Who I Think I Am Group: Honorary Members Posts: 74 Joined: 22-June 08 Member No.: 2,690 |
Discussed here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=214187
Brothersoft is also hosting rogue anti-malware software. A couple of examples: Spyware Nuker http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=193 (De-listed on Spyware Warrior) Spyware Hospital http://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=219 In the end there are other reputable apps, such as SUPERAntiSpyware, hosted on Brothersoft, so it probably comes down to economics. |
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Jul 13 2008, 03:49 PM
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 Marcin Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,778 Joined: 15-October 05 Member No.: 1 |
I will have a talk with the owner about delisting some of those scum websites. Please list a few you would like gone.
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 Jul 19 2008, 09:36 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 19-July 08 Member No.: 2,914 |
Not really sure what do you mean by "will have a talk with the owner". The download link has been discussed @ Comodo forum (see this and the following posts and the debate still continues @ Wilders Security. Once again: Pointing a primary download to a well-known scam site that is hosting tons of virii and malware means I've totally lost trust in your product!
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Jul 19 2008, 09:50 PM
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 Regular Member Group: Honorary Members Posts: 57 Joined: 11-June 08 From: USA Member No.: 2,599 |
QUOTE Pointing a primary download to a well-known scam site that is hosting tons of virii and malware means I've totally lost trust in your product! I think the vast majority of programs on BrotherSoft is legitimate.  -eXaByTe --------------------  |
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Jul 19 2008, 09:56 PM
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Regular Member Group: Honorary Members Posts: 59 Joined: 6-June 08 Member No.: 2,568 |
QUOTE (eXaByTe @ Jul 19 2008, 11:50 PM)  I think the vast majority of programs on BrotherSoft is legitimate. Well, so do I but having said that I also find that there are no major download site that don't have ethical problems. They are businesses first and foremost. And they compromise to get the profit. Medium sized and big software manufacturers homepages are usually safe. I prefer to download from the developers's sites these days. -eXaByTe Edit made: I took the word vendor out of my post and changed it to "manufacturers homepages". |
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Jul 19 2008, 10:05 PM
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Marcin Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,778 Joined: 15-October 05 Member No.: 1 |
We have made alterations to the mirror list.
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 Jul 19 2008, 10:05 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 19-July 08 Member No.: 2,914 |
QUOTE (Cordialis @ Jul 19 2008, 11:56 PM) I prefer to download from the developers's sites these days. Absolutely. Plus, if you really must distribute something via third-party mirrors (nothing wrong with that in principle) - at minimum you should list the checksums on your product homepage for users so that they can verify they've downloaded the stuff as intended by its developer. This absolutely is a no-brainer with security-oriented apps  QUOTE (RubbeR DuckY @ Jul 20 2008, 12:05 AM) We have made alterations to the mirror list. Much appreciated!  If I come across a trustworthy site willing to mirror your products, I'll keep you informed.
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Jul 20 2008, 12:23 AM
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 True Member Group: Experts Posts: 387 Joined: 16-January 07 From: The TARDIS Member No.: 958 |
I don't think a rogue, even former, should ever be trusted. Maybe they can still be flagged as Former.Rogue or something similar so people know there may still be danger?
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Jul 20 2008, 03:08 AM
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I'm Not Who I Think I Am Group: Honorary Members Posts: 74 Joined: 22-June 08 Member No.: 2,690 |
QUOTE (RubbeR DuckY @ Jul 19 2008, 05:05 PM) We have made alterations to the mirror list. I appreciate you updating the mirror list on your website. However it appears that Brothersoft is still an affiliate and offering MBAM. http://www.brothersoft.com/malwarebytes.-a...ware-71406.html |
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Jul 20 2008, 03:25 AM
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Marcin Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,778 Joined: 15-October 05 Member No.: 1 |
Doesn't mean they can't offer the download on their website .. they have many legit products listed there.
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Jul 20 2008, 03:29 AM
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I'm Not Who I Think I Am Group: Honorary Members Posts: 74 Joined: 22-June 08 Member No.: 2,690 |
QUOTE (RubbeR DuckY @ Jul 19 2008, 10:25 PM) Doesn't mean they can't offer the download on their website .. they have many legit products listed there. As pointed out they also have many non-legit products on their website. If you approve of Brothersoft why did you remove the mirror from your website? |
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Jul 20 2008, 03:41 AM
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Marcin Group: Root Admin Posts: 4,778 Joined: 15-October 05 Member No.: 1 |
a. If my users do not approve of them, I will do everything in my power to make my users happy. Done!
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Jul 20 2008, 06:11 PM
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Regular Member Group: Honorary Members Posts: 57 Joined: 11-June 08 From: USA Member No.: 2,599 |
QUOTE (Cordialis @ Jul 19 2008, 03:56 PM) Well, so do I but having said that I also find that there are no major download site that don't have ethical problems. They are businesses first and foremost. And they compromise to get the profit. Medium sized and big software manufacturers homepages are usually safe. I prefer to download from the developers's sites these days. Edit made: I took the word vendor out of my post and changed it to "manufacturers homepages". You are right I suppose. QUOTE (RubbeR DuckY @ Jul 19 2008, 04:05 PM) We have made alterations to the mirror list. Thank you Marcin.  -eXaByTe -------------------- |
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Feb 11 2010, 04:35 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 4-February 10 Member No.: 31,954 |
Just wanna point out that BROTHERSOFT is still the link provided in one of the Malware removal threads - http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...+security\
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