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C|Net Download.Com accused of bundling Nmap with malware

C|Net Download.Com accused of bundling Nmap with malware

Posted Dec 6, 2011 17:20 UTC (Tue) by yokem_55 (subscriber, #10498)
Parent article: C|Net Download.Com accused of bundling Nmap with malware

I ran into this the other day with a cnet download of a free-beer-ware utility for windows. It took me a couple of seconds to read through what was happening, and I barely caught it before clicking through too fast.

As for Nmap, I'm thinking a strongly worded C&D to the CNet Legal department is in order for trademark and license violations. This "your request will be reviewed on a case by case basis" is a load of bull hockey.


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