#8888 closed Bug report (rejected)
Sourceforge downloads contain malware
| Reported by: | abachmann | Owned by: | |
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| Priority: | normal | Component: | FileZilla Client |
| Keywords: | malware | Cc: | |
| Component version: | Operating system type: | ||
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Description (last modified by ci-dev)
As you might have noticed, Sourceforge now 'enhances' all of their downloads with a special drive-by component. This also includes the FileZilla client and server.
My proposal for a solution: Move away from Sourceforge.
Change History (4)
comment:1 Changed 4 years ago by ci-dev
- Resolution set to rejected
- Status changed from new to closed
comment:2 Changed 4 years ago by ci-dev
You can download FileZilla directly from the project server, without bundled software:
https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1
comment:3 Changed 3 years ago by ci-dev
"Explanation from SF: "The download installer was added as part of a partnership with the FileZilla team." More information at http://sourceforge.net/blog/devshare-relaunch-power-to-end-users/" -- vlabe7 (comment:3:ticket:9253).
comment:4 Changed 2 years ago by ci-dev
- Description modified (diff)
- Keywords malware added
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