"I recently learned that the download from CNet Download.Com turn by the Trojan installer, which performs operations such as installing a toolbar StartNow, change the user default search engine on the Microsoft Bing, and the replacement of the home page for the browser MSN from Microsoft », - said the author of Nmap in your message.
"The system works in such a way that the Cnet download page offers the user download a allegedly Nmap for Windows». Cnet also indicates the correct size of the official file loader. However, the downloaded application before installing the real Nmap does its dirty work "- added the developer.
According to the Nmap creator, Cnet is violating a condition of licensing the product, and possibly U.S. law on cybercrime (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act). In addition, the administration Cnet accused of copyright infringement, as Nmap may not be distributed in conjunction with proprietary installers.
"We have long assumed that the attackers can distribute Nmap with the Trojan installer program, but to us and had no idea that this resource will be engaged in CNet, owned by CBS. We never thought that Microsoft will be sponsoring such activities ", - said the developer.
With the message developer Nmap can be found here.
