download.com doucheware

BEWARE these guys.

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Addition of malware

Beginning in August 2011, download.com changed their own installer to add adware, malware, and browser toolbars to the software that users wish to download.

Accusations have included the surreptitious installation of a trojan installer and a browser hijacker. …

AVOID download.com 😦

download.com is owned by CNET and CBS. Boycott both, if you can.

Use the curated app stores run by Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. 🙂

related – Download.com wraps downloads in bloatware, lies about motivations (2011)

(via TWIT)

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