What's the deal with sites like CNET, Softonic, and Download
Softonic play the same game more or less, meaning that a lot of the software available on their site is bundled with ads or a modified (monetized) setup/installer version so they can pay the bills but, in the same time, people are unaware of that kind of practice, and often a lot users which downloaded their modified installers complain about ...
is Softonic legit? : r/software - Reddit
2022年3月28日 · Bruh. Softonic provides you some modified installers, which may install your desired program, but also invites some other unwanted programs (Adware/Crapware). People do complain about the ads or unwanted programs etc.I have also experienced this so... it's not a myth. Just try to install from a reliable source. Just, AVOID THEM.
Softonic safe?? : r/Piracy - Reddit
2020年2月14日 · Softonic is kinda eh, your better off using other sites as some uploaders upload the .exe files with viruses(can confirm on multiple occasions when I was an idiotic 12 year old) Reply redditbetamales •
Let's Talk About Downloading Threatfire from Softonic (Safe or
2023年11月20日 · On Softonic, the file when scanned by my av and virustotal which came up with 0 viruses. As for Filehippo (which the file itself was clearly modified as the icon wasn't even the Threatfire icon) was detected as a virus by more than 10 avs. At this point, I am wondering if what people have said 5+ years ago still true about Softonic?
How safe is softonic now : r/PiratedGames - Reddit
2022年3月16日 · 620K subscribers in the PiratedGames community. Welcome to r/PiratedGames, where you can talk about the latest games and cracks!
Is softonic safe and legal? | MajorGeeks.Com Support Forums
2013年12月23日 · I downloaded something from softonic, (I did not run it) and I scanned the file. My anti-virus said it was safe, but just to be safe I scanned it with malwarebytes. It detected something, but I am not sure if it is a virus or a tracking cookie. I just deleted the file because I didn't quite trust it. The site looked safe, but I am still not ...
is Softonic safe? : r/gaming - Reddit
reasons I think is safe . not 10 out of 10, not only super positive reviews reasons I do not think it's safe. no terms and agreements. the aggressive pop-up screen that says why would you leave without download. is it safe? Or a virus
Is softonic a safe website? : r/software - Reddit
2021年10月20日 · 220K subscribers in the software community. Anything software-related. Please follow our rules to avoid getting punished.
[Serious] Is softonic a safe website free of viruses to ... - Reddit
2020年10月15日 · The best privacy online. Browse privately. Search privately. Brave is on a mission to fix the web by giving users a safer, faster and more private browsing experience, while supporting content creators through a new attention-based rewards ecosystem.
PSA: The website softonic.com is insecure, and downloads from
2014年3月19日 · Removal of Softonic Web Search (bogus extension, adware, changes default search engine.) Removal of Conduit "Safe" Search (adware program that alters browser settings.) The malware will disable your User Account Control, denying you access to some microsoft applications and preventing you from detecting illegitimate installs.