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Tasmania Green

Tasmania Green

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With all of the websites out there for downloading software (productivity, system repair, games, etc.), it's hard to know which sites won't try to download malware, computer viruses, etc. Aside from ElevenForum, what websites do you trust? I think MajorGeeks is a good website, but I haven't used it much.
 

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All files downloaded from any website need scrutiny because it’s not always about the website but also the file and the person supplying it. Also, files can be manipulated before or maybe even after a site like Major Geeks get’s to it. I’ve detected a virus in files from all types of sites, reputable or otherwise.

It’s how you keep your PC protected. If you’re running an antivirus software, right click on anything you download and have it scan the file.

But sure, Major Geeks has always been relatively safe.

Direct from the Vendor is always good in my opinion.
 

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As for MajorGeeks, I've used it for several years without issue.
 

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Even trusted sites can become compromised. This is a common attack path for threat actors and APT groups. Compromise a trusted vendor and distribute malware. Usually these groups are targeting specific groups of victims but home users could be caught in the cross-hairs.

Sites where content is user curated or uploaded can be more susceptible to malware especially if there is no validation or content scanning on or after upload.
 

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antspants said:
All files downloaded from any website need scrutiny because it’s not always about the website but also the file and the person supplying it. Also, files can be manipulated before or maybe even after a site like Major Geeks get’s to it. I’ve detected a virus in files from all types of sites, reputable or otherwise.

It’s how you keep your PC protected. If you’re running an antivirus software, right click on anything you download and have it scan the file.

But sure, Major Geeks has always been relatively safe.

Direct from the Vendor is always good in my opinion.
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Makes sense. I hadn’t thought about scanning right after downloading a file but that sounds wise.
 

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Tasmania Green said:
Makes sense. I hadn’t thought about scanning right after downloading a file but that sounds wise.
Click to expand...

Depending on your software, it should happen automatically, but I scan regardless, Mike.
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
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    Defender / Malwarebytes
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Softpedia maybe, but I hardly ever download anything myself. Only long known programs and they have their own website or github page.

 

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