### [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/) ^ 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)** * 🌐 **[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) * 🌐 **[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)