Yourhighness Posted July 13, 2008 ID:22696 Share Posted July 13, 2008 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteKiller Posted July 13, 2008 ID:22702 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Discussed here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=214187Brothersoft is also hosting rogue anti-malware software. A couple of examples:Spyware Nukerhttp://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=193(De-listed on Spyware Warrior)Spyware Hospitalhttp://www.malwarebytes.org/roguenet.php?id=219In the end there are other reputable apps, such as SUPERAntiSpyware, hosted on Brothersoft, so it probably comes down to economics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin RubbeR DuckY Posted July 13, 2008 Root Admin ID:22711 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I will have a talk with the owner about delisting some of those scum websites. Please list a few you would like gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Notor Posted July 19, 2008 ID:23300 Share Posted July 19, 2008 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! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXaByTe Posted July 19, 2008 ID:23303 Share Posted July 19, 2008 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordialis Posted July 19, 2008 ID:23304 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I think the vast majority of programs on BrotherSoft is legitimate. -eXaByTeWell, 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". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin RubbeR DuckY Posted July 19, 2008 Root Admin ID:23305 Share Posted July 19, 2008 We have made alterations to the mirror list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Notor Posted July 19, 2008 ID:23306 Share Posted July 19, 2008 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 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted July 20, 2008 ID:23317 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteKiller Posted July 20, 2008 ID:23327 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin RubbeR DuckY Posted July 20, 2008 Root Admin ID:23328 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Doesn't mean they can't offer the download on their website .. they have many legit products listed there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteKiller Posted July 20, 2008 ID:23331 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin RubbeR DuckY Posted July 20, 2008 Root Admin ID:23332 Share Posted July 20, 2008 a. If my users do not approve of them, I will do everything in my power to make my users happy. Done!b. They are not an affiliate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXaByTe Posted July 20, 2008 ID:23387 Share Posted July 20, 2008 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.We have made alterations to the mirror list.Thank you Marcin. -eXaByTe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJX Posted February 11, 2010 ID:198164 Share Posted February 11, 2010 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\ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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