diff --git a/UnsafeSites.md b/UnsafeSites.md index d307b476d..548932988 100644 --- a/UnsafeSites.md +++ b/UnsafeSites.md @@ -6,6 +6,15 @@ ### 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/) + +^ 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. * 🌐 **[Untrusted Uploaders](https://rentry.org/pgames#untrusted-uploaders)** @@ -86,3 +95,81 @@ ### [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)