From 5f5a192fa95e23efdacdec87b576a7b73f171b18 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nbats <44333466+nbats@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:53:38 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update UnsafeSites.md --- UnsafeSites.md | 89 +------------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 88 deletions(-) diff --git a/UnsafeSites.md b/UnsafeSites.md index 548932988..44cefcfad 100644 --- a/UnsafeSites.md +++ b/UnsafeSites.md @@ -1,13 +1,4 @@ -### [Adblock Filter List](https://github.com/WindowsAurora/FMHYFilterlist/) - -^ Filter list with the sites listed below for adblockers. - -*** - -### Game Sites - -**Note** - Scene groups do not have their own sites, so it's best to avoid anything claiming to represent one. -### [Adblock Filter List](https://windowsaurora.github.io/FMHYFilterlist/site/index.html) / [GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAurora/FMHYFilterlist/) +**[Adblock Filter List](https://windowsaurora.github.io/FMHYFilterlist/site/index.html)** / [GitHub](https://github.com/WindowsAurora/FMHYFilterlist/) ^ Filter list with the sites listed below for adblockers. @@ -95,81 +86,3 @@ ### [Fake Windows Activators](https://web.archive.org/web/20240529222658/https://pastebin.com/gCmWs2GR) ### [Unsafe Wayback Machine Links](https://rentry.co/ue9qk) -* 🌐 **[Untrusted Uploaders](https://rentry.org/pgames#untrusted-uploaders)** -* 🌐 **[Fake FitGirl Sites](https://rentry.co/FakeFitgirlwebsites)** -* IGG / LoadGames - Caught with [malware](https://redd.it/bzczk6) / [2](https://i.ibb.co/fkXpgsq/jyFj8Kh.png) / [3](https://i.ibb.co/xmj2Vqh/9w5dyTU.png), doxxed member, added DRM to games -* OceanOfGames - Caught with malware multiple times -* CrackingPatching - Caught with [malware](https://redd.it/qy6z3c) -* xGIROx - Caught with malware -* BBRepacks - Caught with malware -* Seyter / Qoob - Caught with malware, tried to [switch names](https://rentry.co/qoobrepacker) -* cracked-games - Caught with malware -* Wifi4Games - Caught with malware -* GameFabrique - IGG uploads + [adware installers](https://rentry.co/GameFabrique_Adware/) -* SteamUnlocked - [IGG uploads](https://i.ibb.co/VgW2ymY/YUnRNpN.png) + very slow file host - -*** - -### Software / App Sites - -**Note** - YouTube videos claiming to give away free software are nearly always scams. - -* GetIntoPC / GetIntoMAC - Caught with malware multiple times -* SadeemPC / SadeemAPK - Caught with malware multiple times -* KaranPC - Caught with malware multiple times -* AliTPB / AliPak / b4tman - Caught with malware multiple times -* FileCR - Caught with malware [multiple times](https://rentry.co/filecr_malware) -* FTUApps - Caught with [malware](https://redd.it/120xk62) -* S0ft4PC / Portable4PC - Caught with malware -* CracksHash - Caught with [malware](https://redd.it/lklst7) -* haxNode - Caught with [malware](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/e6318aa4432c304b234df65f5d87bf2577b930ed68ac7e68efcb76b465dc0784) -* IGI30 - Caught with malware -* MainRepo / MRepo - Caught with [malware](https://rentry.co/zu3i6) / Note that Magisk Module MRepo is unrelated -* YASDL - Uploaded versions of stardock / jetbrains with malware -* AllPCWorld - Uploaded KMS Matrix which is known malware -* RSLOAD - Uploaded the same version of malwarebytes that got FileCR in trouble / [utorrent malware](https://i.ibb.co/QXrCfqQ/Untitled.png) -* AppValley / TutuBox / Ignition - History of [ddos attacks](https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/pull/307) -* CNET / Download.com / ZDNET / Softonic - History of [adware](https://www.reddit.com/r/software/comments/9s7wyb/whats_the_deal_with_sites_like_cnet_softonic_and/e8mtye9/) / [2](https://ibb.co/tLc5KR7) - -*** - -### Torrent Sites / Clients - -**Note** - Torrent aggregators pull results from multiple sites, so it's recommended to avoid using them for software and games. - -* Kickass Torrents - Official site is long gone, all that remain are sketchy copycats -* VSTorrent - Caught with [malware](https://redd.it/x66rz2) -* uTorrent - Considered [adware](https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/6/8161251/utorrents-secret-bitcoin-miner-adware-malware), pre-adware versions exist, but it's best to use [open source](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/torrent#wiki_.25BA_torrent_clients) clients -* BitTorrent / BitComet - Adware -* Frostwire - [Adware](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/6a501792717fd86635d80fb258979b823fd53000c6d683904e2fb2407f1706fd) -* BitLord - Adware -* [Fake 1337x Sites](https://redd.it/117fq8t) - -*** - -### Software / Apps - -* Limewire - Dead for years, anything claiming to be them now should be avoided -* Downloadly (video downloader) - Crypto miner -* Opera (browser) - Poor [privacy practices](https://www.kuketz-blog.de/opera-datensendeverhalten-desktop-version-browser-check-teil13/) / [2](https://rentry.co/operagx) / [Predatory Loan Apps](https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/21/opera-predatory-loans/) -* McAfee - Preinstalled Bloatware -* Avast - Known for selling user data -* AVG - Owned by Avast -* Gen Digital / Norton - Owned by Avast -* Avira - Owned by Gen Digital -* CCleaner - Owned by Avast, best to use built-in win 11 tool or bleachbit -* Private Internet Access / ExpressVPN / ZenMate / CyberGhost - Owned by [adware distributor Kape](https://redd.it/q3lepv) -* BlueKik / Bluecord (chat mods) - History of [spam](https://redd.it/12h2v6n) / [spying](https://rentry.co/tvrnw) -* Kik (messaging app) - App used by mostly [predators / scammers](https://youtu.be/9sPaJxRmIPc) -* TLauncher (minecraft launcher) - [Shady](https://redd.it/zmzzrt) business practices / Note that TLauncher Legacy is unrelated -* PolyMC (minecraft launcher) - Owner [kicked](https://redd.it/y6lt6s) all members from repo / discord. Keep in mind PollyMC (two L's) is safe. -* GShade (ReShade mod) - Dev added code that can trigger unwanted [reboots](https://rentry.co/GShade_notice) -* TotalAV / PC Protect / Protected - Antivirus Software [Scam](https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-totalav) / [2](https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-pcprotect) / [3](https://youtu.be/PcS3EozgyhI) - -*** - -### [Fake Z-Lib Sites](https://redd.it/16xtm67) / [2](https://ibb.co/MhfGTWx) - -### [Fake Windows Activators](https://web.archive.org/web/20240529222658/https://pastebin.com/gCmWs2GR) - -### [Unsafe Wayback Machine Links](https://rentry.co/ue9qk)