SweX 871 Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Distributing adware to computer users is a lucrative business. It is that lucrative that software companies as well as download portals have started to integrate services such as Open Candy into their installers to earn extra money. When Cnet's Download.com started to offer custom download managers with adware offers, it was heavily criticized for it by part of the Internet community. hxxp://www.ghacks.net/2014/07/08/beware-filehippo-tests-adware-distributing-download-manager/
ESET Insiders TJP 143 Posted July 8, 2014 ESET Insiders Posted July 8, 2014 Hmm, interesting. I use FileHippo (FH) along with Major Geeks and I've never needed or felt the urge to use the FH's 'download manager' or 'update checker'. Seems to me like a great way to sully their reputation for a few extra dollars.
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