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<p>Scene groups do not have their own sites, so its best to avoid anything claiming to represent one.</p>
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<ul>
<li>OceanOfGames - Caught with malware multiple times</li>
<li>CrackingPatching - Caught with <a href="https://redd.it/qy6z3c">malware</a></li>
<li>IGG / LoadGames - Added DRM to uploads, doxxed member</li>
<li>AGFY - Malicious redirect ads</li>
<li>AimHaven - Malicious redirect ads</li>
<li>SteamUnlocked - Malicious redirect ads, slow file host, IGG / nosteam uploads</li>
<li>GoGUnlocked / ROMsUnlocked - SteamUnlocked sister sites</li>
<li>xGIROx - Caught with malware</li>
<li>BBRepacks - Caught with malware</li>
<li>Seyter / Qoob - Caught with malware, tried to <a href="https://rentry.co/qoobrepacker">switch names</a></li>
<li>cracked-games - Caught with malware</li>
<li>Wifi4Games - Caught with malware</li>
<li>GameFabrique - IGG uploads + <a href="https://rentry.co/GameFabrique_Adware/">adware installers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rentry.org/pgames#untrusted-uploaders">Untrusted Uploaders</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rentry.co/FakeFitgirlwebsites">Fake FitGirl Sites</a></li>
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<p>YouTube videos claiming to give away free software are nearly always scams.</p>
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<li>GetIntoPC / GetIntoMAC - Caught with malware multiple times</li>
<li>SadeemPC / SadeemAPK - Caught with malware multiple times</li>
<li>KaranPC - Caught with malware multiple times</li>
<li>AliTPB / AliPak / b4tman - Caught with malware multiple times</li>
<li>FTUApps - Caught with <a href="https://redd.it/120xk62">malware</a></li>
<li>S0ft4PC / Portable4PC - Caught with malware</li>
<li>CracksHash - Caught with <a href="https://redd.it/lklst7">malware</a></li>
<li>haxNode - Caught with malware</li>
<li>IGI30 - Caught with malware</li>
<li>MainRepo / MRepo - Caught with <a href="https://rentry.co/zu3i6">malware</a> / Note the the Magisk Module MRepo is unrelated</li>
<li>AppValley / TutuBox / Ignition - History of <a href="https://github.com/nbats/FMHYedit/pull/307">ddos attacks</a></li>
<li>CNET / Download.com / ZDNET - History of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/software/comments/9s7wyb/whats_the_deal_with_sites_like_cnet_softonic_and/e8mtye9/">adware</a></li>
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<p>Some aggregators search sites like TPB, so it&#x27;s recommended to avoid using them for software and games.</p>
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<ul>
<li>Kickass Torrents - Official site is long gone, all that remain are sketchy copycats</li>
<li>The Pirate Bay / TPB - Site is no longer moderated, so its very risky for software and games</li>
<li>VSTorrent - Caught with <a href="https://redd.it/x66rz2">malware</a></li>
<li>uTorrent - Considered <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/6/8161251/utorrents-secret-bitcoin-miner-adware-malware">adware</a>, pre-adware versions exist, but its best to use <a href="https://fmhy.pages.dev/torrentpiracyguide/#torrent-clients">open source</a> clients</li>
<li>BitTorrent / BitComet - Adware</li>
<li>Frostwire - <a href="https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/6a501792717fd86635d80fb258979b823fd53000c6d683904e2fb2407f1706fd">Adware</a></li>
<li>BitLord - Adware</li>
<li><a href="https://redd.it/117fq8t">Fake 1337x Sites</a></li>
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<li>Limewire - Dead for years, anything claiming to be them now should be avoided</li>
<li>Downloadly (video downloader) - Crypto miner / Note that downloadly.ir is <a href="https://i.imgur.com/1v46duO.png">unrelated</a></li>
<li>Opera (browser) - Poor <a href="https://www.kuketz-blog.de/opera-datensendeverhalten-desktop-version-browser-check-teil13/">privacy practices</a>, <a href="https://rentry.co/operagx">2</a> / <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/21/opera-predatory-loans/">Predatory Loan Apps</a></li>
<li>Mcafee - Preinstalled Bloatware</li>
<li>Avast - Known for selling user data</li>
<li>AVG - Owned by Avast</li>
<li>CCleaner - Owned by Avast, best to use built in win 11 tool or bleachbit</li>
<li>Private Internet Access - Owned by <a href="https://redd.it/q3lepv">malware distributor Kape</a></li>
<li>ExpressVPN / ZenMate / CyberGhost - Owned by <a href="https://rentry.co/i8dwr">Kape</a></li>
<li>Acord (discord mod) - Has remote eval backdoor</li>
<li>BlueKik / Bluecord (chat mods) - History of <a href="https://redd.it/12h2v6n">spam</a> / <a href="https://rentry.co/tvrnw">spying</a></li>
<li>Kik (messaging app) - App used by mostly <a href="https://youtu.be/9sPaJxRmIPc">predators / scammers</a></li>
<li>TLauncher (minecraft launcher) - <a href="https://redd.it/zmzzrt">Shady</a> business practices / Note that TLauncher Legacy is unrelated and safe.</li>
<li>PolyMC (minecraft launcher) - Owner <a href="https://redd.it/y6lt6s">kicked</a> all members from repo / discord</li>
<li>GShade (ReShade mod) - Dev added code that can trigger unwanted <a href="https://rentry.co/GShade_notice">reboots</a></li>
<li>OnStream - Closed source, possibly <a href="https://rentry.co/upo2r">malicious</a></li>
<li>TotalAV / PC Protect / Protected - Antivirus Software <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-totalav">Scam</a> / <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-pcprotect">2</a> / <a href="https://youtu.be/PcS3EozgyhI">3</a></li>
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<p>Filter list for adblockers with sites from this thread.</p>
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<li><p>To suggest something for the list, please leave a comment on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/comments/10bh0h9/unsafe_sites_software_thread/">this thread</a>, or contact us via <a href="https://redd.it/uto5vw">Divolt</a>.</p>
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<li><p>Never include a URL, just the name of the site / software, and the reason you feel people should avoid it.</p>
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<li><p>Note that our goal is to track things that should be avoided but still get recommended often, such as ThePirateBay.</p>
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