Cnet is accused of spreading malicious software

Cnet is accused of distributing adware through his service Cnet Download. The corresponding statement was received from Gordon Lyon (developer Nmap).

"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.

Dr.Web Anti-virus Pro 7.0.0.11071 - A new version of the famous anti-virus

According to the developers, Dr.Web for Windows provides reliable and highly efficient protection of your system and data regardless of the version of the system is installed on your computer.

Dr.Web protects file and mail servers, separate workstations, file servers (including large companies), data storage, universities and research centers, corporate networks and gateways throughout the world. In this case, Dr.Web demonstrates high performance, stability and excellent virus detection mechanism, coupled with extremely low false alarm rate.


Created in the early 90s in Russia by Igor Danilov, Dr.Web has always reflected the author's basic philosophy: security means no compromise.

Many innovations of Dr.Web has long become a standard in the antivirus industry, therefore, Dr.Web Anti-virus still remains one of the leading anti-virus solutions.

Dr.Web Anti-virus Pro 7.0.0.11071 for windows contains the following components:

• Anti-virus (which provides the best protection from viruses and able to deal with an active infection);
• Anti-rootkit (which provides protection against malicious software, carefully concealing its presence in the system); 
• Anti-spyware (allows you to protect your personal data); 
• Firewall (serves as a barrier to intruders trying to break into your system through the network). 

Key features:

• Dr.Web scanner provides reliable detection and neutralization of viruses and malware on hard drives, removable storage devices and memory;
• SpIDer Guard ensures effective intercept calls to files on local disks, CDs, flash drives and smart cards; 
• Protection against rootkits; 
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• Protection against viruses in the archive at any nesting level; 
• Scanning files compressed by unknown packers (with the help of technology FLY-CODE); 
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• Protection against mass mailing of letters, arranged by network worms; 
• Protection from unauthorized access through the network, data leakage prevention, blocking suspicious connections at the packet level and application; 
• A system scan on demand or on schedule; 
• Automatic antivirus database updates; 
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Details can be found on the official site