Karamjit Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Several anti-virus vendors have begun blocking uTorrent after identifying the software as malicious or potentially dangerous. In addition, Google Chrome is currently blocking several pages on uTorrent's official website. According to the reports the popular file-sharing application is linked to riskware and trojans. With millions of new downloads per month uTorrent is without doubt the most used BitTorrent client around.The software is the main source of revenue for the San Francisco based company BitTorrent Inc. and generates income through advertisements and bundled software.The latter now appears to be causing trouble as several anti-virus vendors have begun listing uTorrent as a security risk. The scanning result below from VirusTotal shows that at least six anti-virus applications, including ESET and Symantec, have flagged the software as problematic.The anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before. uTorrent’s Virustotal resultsIn addition to action by the anti-virus companies, uTorrent is also being blocked by Google in several ways. When attempting to download the latest stable release of the torrent client, Chrome flags the software as malicious and blocks the download, although this only appears to happen sporadically.Google is also actively blocking several pages that link to uTorrent and other BitTorrent Inc. software. According to Google, parts of the uTorrent website contain “harmful programs.” uTorrent.com warning in ChromeThe same “harmful software” warning from Google also prevented millions of people from accessing popular torrent sites earlier this month.A Google spokesperson informed us that this was the result of the company’s increased efforts to block programs that make “unexpected changes” to people’s computers.“Google Safe Browsing’s ability to detect deceptive software has steadily improved,” the company explained in a recent blog post.“In the coming weeks, these detection improvements will become more noticeable in Chrome: users will see more warnings about unwanted software than ever before,” Google adds.These and the other uTorrent threat reports all seem to be triggered by bundled third-party software bundled. There is no indication or evidence that the BitTorrent client itself is harmful.We asked BitTorrent Inc. for a comment on the recent reports but the company has yet to respond.Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.lemane Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 WTF is this some kind of ware @@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Israeli_Eagle Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Simply make sure that you install only utorrent and nothing else!!!In the end my own NOD32 says it's clean.uTorrent version 3.4.3.40760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantry123 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 i always prefer utorrent 2.2.1 just awesome and doesn't have any extra crap and works awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 i always prefer utorrent 2.2.1 just awesome and doesn't have any extra crap and works awesomeThe 2.2.1 is a security hazard and also slower than the latest releases for folks who use an internet connection from an ISP that throttles P2P traffic.As far as the extra crap is concerned — that can be prevented quite easily (as you are already well-aware.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Can't blame the security providers for flagging µTorrent — they committed the cardinal sin of migrating their installation from the Program File directory to the Application directory. Whether your security system detects µTorrent or not depends solely upon your own configuration — my NOD32 does detect recent releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Can't blame the security providers for flagging µTorrent — they committed the cardinal sin of migrating their installation from the Program File directory to the Application directory. Whether your security system detects µTorrent or not depends solely upon your own configuration — my NOD32 does detect recent releases.did u remove open candy from installer may be y antivirus program not like it ? i have not tested this yet but seems a easy fix to stop it beenflagi think this say it allThe anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.6 out of 8 sayOpencandyOpencandy just remove it and all better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Old news really, torrentfreak must have ran out of stuff to talk about again, people have been having problems with opencandy adware and utorrent for along time .Here is topic at utorrent that dates back to 2014 about it . anyways you most likely can unpack it and it would be gone.http://forum.utorrent.com/topic/90702-malware-on-install/Ive never install this program no ways always used a portable version the installers has had much worse than opencandy in them before . :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 i have bin testing this out this what i knowwith opencandy removedhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/03b5dcd972349b5e6ce50d169bab0a56bb1aca6237c67b440bbc1d9910cb4191/analysis/1437573106/and for pro version opencandy removedhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/b7d940a9f3c9ca882db2431de8de0fceae24ec7b667fc164ff9a80551ebac28b/analysis/1437573337/but ill be looking at this more soon to help remove all opencandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 this is the best i can do for nowhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/e7fb08f672887648d95e2e579164aa7b11d33fd4418dde84cff2ec512eb87176/analysis/1437574306/Detection ratio: 1 / 55link for installer so u can test if it helphttp://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=63173479702366247098i am a big fan of utorrent and will not stand for this bs if i can remove it so can makers of utorrent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 did u remove open candy from installer may be y antivirus program not like it ? i have not tested this yet but seems a easy fix to stop it beenflagActually, I am done with µTorrent - at least for the time-being (busy testing out alternatives.)Just downloaded µTorrent from your link, last time - for a resolution to the issue that was reported.i think this say it allThe anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.6 out of 8 sayOpencandyOpencandy just remove it and all betterYes, security systems do (rightfully) detect µTorrent since it comes bundled with AdWare - the limited point I was trying to make is that most folks do not realize that their security system is misconfigured when they fail to see a red flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 did u remove open candy from installer may be y antivirus program not like it ? i have not tested this yet but seems a easy fix to stop it beenflagActually, I am done with µTorrent - at least for the time-being (busy testing out alternatives.)Just downloaded µTorrent from your link, last time - for a resolution to the issue that was reported.i think this say it allThe anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.6 out of 8 sayOpencandyOpencandy just remove it and all betterYes, security systems do (rightfully) detect µTorrent since it comes bundled with AdWare - the limited point I was trying to make is that most folks do not realize that their security system is misconfigured when they fail to see a red flag.try this one is best i can do for now//www.nsaneforums.com/topic/248922-utorrent-flagged-as-harmful-by-anti-virus-companies-and-google/?do=findComment&comment=956089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantry123 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 did u remove open candy from installer may be y antivirus program not like it ? i have not tested this yet but seems a easy fix to stop it beenflagActually, I am done with µTorrent - at least for the time-being (busy testing out alternatives.)Just downloaded µTorrent from your link, last time - for a resolution to the issue that was reported.i think this say it allThe anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.6 out of 8 sayOpencandyOpencandy just remove it and all betterYes, security systems do (rightfully) detect µTorrent since it comes bundled with AdWare - the limited point I was trying to make is that most folks do not realize that their security system is misconfigured when they fail to see a red flag.What alternatives did u like other than uTorrent ?regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 nice post pamadhilwankalan i learn a lot from this so i can make utorrent better for people who ask me to post on utorrent topicsi just use utorrent and will fix the OpenCandy so people will not see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 @ knowledgeYou guys don't want me to ditch µTorrent. ^_^@ kantry123Have got a few P2P alternatives (including µTorrent) lined-up, on my system - have not been able to put them to the test due to a hectic schedule. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 @ knowledgeYou guys don't want me to ditch µTorrent. ^_^@ kantry123Have got a few P2P alternatives (including µTorrent) lined-up, on my system - have not been able to put them to the test due to a hectic schedule. :(no do not ditch utorrent its a good program i think just need a bit of tweaking so get it how people like it but i not make u use things u not like my friendi post on this topic as was asked to have a look so i try and help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I have always had a problem with uTorrent running from the appdata/roaming folder since I don't allow any software to run from the appdata folder. So I scan its folder and then move it to C:\ and run it from their. Any update will install to my appdata folder and not the actual folder I am running it from so it cannot update nor install anything that actually affects my system. So far this system seems to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATIA Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 this is the best i can do for nowhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/e7fb08f672887648d95e2e579164aa7b11d33fd4418dde84cff2ec512eb87176/analysis/1437574306/Detection ratio: 1 / 55link for installer so u can test if it helphttp://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=63173479702366247098i am a big fan of utorrent and will not stand for this bs if i can remove it so can makers of utorrent@knowledge Have u got any better links to download from like zippyshare the ones u have are not good to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rony Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Several anti-virus vendors have begun blocking uTorrent after identifying the software as malicious or potentially dangerous. In addition, Google Chrome is currently blocking several pages on uTorrent's official website. According to the reports the popular file-sharing application is linked to riskware and trojans.With millions of new downloads per month uTorrent is without doubt the most used BitTorrent client around.The software is the main source of revenue for the San Francisco based company BitTorrent Inc. and generates income through advertisements and bundled software.The latter now appears to be causing trouble as several anti-virus vendors have begun listing uTorrent as a security risk. The scanning result below from VirusTotal shows that at least six anti-virus applications, including ESET and Symantec, have flagged the software as problematic.The anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.uTorrent’s Virustotal results In addition to action by the anti-virus companies, uTorrent is also being blocked by Google in several ways. When attempting to download the latest stable release of the torrent client, Chrome flags the software as malicious and blocks the download, although this only appears to happen sporadically.Google is also actively blocking several pages that link to uTorrent and other BitTorrent Inc. software. According to Google, parts of the uTorrent website contain “harmful programs.”uTorrent.com warning in Chrome The same “harmful software” warning from Google also prevented millions of people from accessing popular torrent sites earlier this month.A Google spokesperson informed us that this was the result of the company’s increased efforts to block programs that make “unexpected changes” to people’s computers.“Google Safe Browsing’s ability to detect deceptive software has steadily improved,” the company explained in a recent blog post.“In the coming weeks, these detection improvements will become more noticeable in Chrome: users will see more warnings about unwanted software than ever before,” Google adds.These and the other uTorrent threat reports all seem to be triggered by bundled third-party software bundled. There is no indication or evidence that the BitTorrent client itself is harmful.We asked BitTorrent Inc. for a comment on the recent reports but the company has yet to respond.SourceThat's why I don't use google chrome. Cause they are fucking idiots with communist behavior. Long live firefox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Several anti-virus vendors have begun blocking uTorrent after identifying the software as malicious or potentially dangerous. In addition, Google Chrome is currently blocking several pages on uTorrent's official website. According to the reports the popular file-sharing application is linked to riskware and trojans.With millions of new downloads per month uTorrent is without doubt the most used BitTorrent client around.The software is the main source of revenue for the San Francisco based company BitTorrent Inc. and generates income through advertisements and bundled software.The latter now appears to be causing trouble as several anti-virus vendors have begun listing uTorrent as a security risk. The scanning result below from VirusTotal shows that at least six anti-virus applications, including ESET and Symantec, have flagged the software as problematic.The anti-virus scans associate the uTorrent.exe file with Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT and the controversial OpenCandy bundling software. While this isn’t the first time that uTorrent has been flagged in this manner, we haven’t seen it being reported by this many independent tests before.uTorrent’s Virustotal results In addition to action by the anti-virus companies, uTorrent is also being blocked by Google in several ways. When attempting to download the latest stable release of the torrent client, Chrome flags the software as malicious and blocks the download, although this only appears to happen sporadically.Google is also actively blocking several pages that link to uTorrent and other BitTorrent Inc. software. According to Google, parts of the uTorrent website contain “harmful programs.”uTorrent.com warning in Chrome The same “harmful software” warning from Google also prevented millions of people from accessing popular torrent sites earlier this month.A Google spokesperson informed us that this was the result of the company’s increased efforts to block programs that make “unexpected changes” to people’s computers.“Google Safe Browsing’s ability to detect deceptive software has steadily improved,” the company explained in a recent blog post.“In the coming weeks, these detection improvements will become more noticeable in Chrome: users will see more warnings about unwanted software than ever before,” Google adds.These and the other uTorrent threat reports all seem to be triggered by bundled third-party software bundled. There is no indication or evidence that the BitTorrent client itself is harmful.We asked BitTorrent Inc. for a comment on the recent reports but the company has yet to respond.SourceThat's why I don't use google chrome. Cause they are fucking idiots with communist behavior. Long live firefoxPROTIP: Disable Google Safe Browsing, and remember that other browsers use that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge-Spammer Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 this is the best i can do for nowhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/e7fb08f672887648d95e2e579164aa7b11d33fd4418dde84cff2ec512eb87176/analysis/1437574306/Detection ratio: 1 / 55link for installer so u can test if it helphttp://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=63173479702366247098i am a big fan of utorrent and will not stand for this bs if i can remove it so can makers of utorrent@knowledge Have u got any better links to download from like zippyshare the ones u have are not good to use try this one http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/Kr1zheOK/file.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glamster Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 i always prefer utorrent 2.2.1 just awesome and doesn't have any extra crap and works awesomeThat utorrent version is the last version of the once great torrent client before it went downhill, however the smoke and mirrors crowd will tell you that the latest version is the bees knees.Newer software is not always better (and the same can be said about many other software that has turned to shit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrEzi Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 this is the best i can do for nowhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/e7fb08f672887648d95e2e579164aa7b11d33fd4418dde84cff2ec512eb87176/analysis/1437574306/Detection ratio: 1 / 55link for installer so u can test if it helphttp://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=63173479702366247098i am a big fan of utorrent and will not stand for this bs if i can remove it so can makers of utorrent@knowledge Have u got any better links to download from like zippyshare the ones u have are not good to use try this one http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/Kr1zheOK/file.htmlFile doesn't exist on the server.... Can you please reupload ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 i always prefer utorrent 2.2.1 just awesome and doesn't have any extra crap and works awesomeno do not ditch utorrent its a good program i think just need a bit of tweaking so get it how people like it but i not make u use things u not like my friendi post on this topic as was asked to have a look so i try and helpGuys, let me know whether you would like to see a cosmetic surgery for µTorrent just the way we pimped CCleaner.Maybe down the line, we could also look into sanitizing the µTorrent executable and let the Old Farts cling on to their beloved 2.2.1. :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATIA Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 this is the best i can do for nowhttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/e7fb08f672887648d95e2e579164aa7b11d33fd4418dde84cff2ec512eb87176/analysis/1437574306/Detection ratio: 1 / 55link for installer so u can test if it helphttp://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=63173479702366247098i am a big fan of utorrent and will not stand for this bs if i can remove it so can makers of utorrent@knowledge Have u got any better links to download from like zippyshare the ones u have are not good to use try this one http://www29.zippyshare.com/v/Kr1zheOK/file.htmlThanks but the file is still got malware during installation. I tested it with a sandbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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