Re:CNET Injecting Malware into Downloads
by eslachance on Wednesday December 07, 2011 @09:05AM
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The problem with this statement is that what you say is true... but only for the software the developers are actually distributing on CNET.
Whether CNET passes their own wrapped installer through VirusTotal is a good question, and I for one highly doubt that's the case. Who knows, maybe they tried, got a hit for malware and decided that they would ignore it because it would be counter productive...
Whether CNET passes their own wrapped installer through VirusTotal is a good question, and I for one highly doubt that's the case. Who knows, maybe they tried, got a hit for malware and decided that they would ignore it because it would be counter productive...