Spyware Warning!

Nunzio390 · 14th November 2002, 06:09

Spyware Warning!

For anyone using the spyware-FREE Kazaa Lite software...

Recent attempts have been made upon starting Kazaa Lite whereby an auto-notification (in the form of a pop-up) prompts you to "upgrade", claiming new version 2.0.2 available. The pop-up lures the unsuspecting in by claiming "Integrated anti-virus protection, customizable skins, + more!". It then asks you to click YES to update.

HOWEVER... this is an attempt to install the spyware-ridden full-blown Kazaa Media Desktop software on your computer!!!

The executable file that is downloaded is named kmd202gu_en.exe and is downloaded via the download engine you use to download songs, sending the executable into your "shared folder".

What to do? Only one thing. Say NO to the pop-up, and do NOT update, as prompted. Then you have to suffer the inconvenience of having the pop-up appear and reappear EVERY time you start up Kazaa Lite! Just say NO every time. Downloading the executable file and then deleting/not installing does nothing. This new sly and slick method of getting their spyware onto your system constantly checks your version.

Atmo · 14th November 2002, 06:16

Why not just get Kazaa lite 2.0??

Nunzio390 · 14th November 2002, 06:19

Atmo...

That's the entire point! I HAVE that version! ANY Lite versions are starting to receive these upgrade notifications.

Atmo · 14th November 2002, 06:33

I just installed k-lite 2.0.2 and havent seen any popups..

Trigear · 14th November 2002, 06:37

i'm sure kazaa lite will come out with a way to counter this... if they haven't already.

Bass Evolution · 14th November 2002, 07:06

isnt the point of kazaa lite to make a spyware free program?
i dont see why the makers would leave themselves open to critisism and loss of trust etc by putting on spyware when they say they r oppose to it...seems like a hoax

Atmo · 14th November 2002, 07:13

Kazaa lite is spyware free.

It just checks which version you're using and asks if you'd like to update. The problem is that it wont update to kazaalite 2.0.2, it will update to kazaa 2.0.2. This isnt new, and happened back when 1.7.0 came out etc.

As far as i can tell, kazaa lite 2.0.2 doesnt get the upgrade popup, and shouldnt until a new version of kazaa is released.

steak · 14th November 2002, 07:53

sheepish

Trigear · 14th November 2002, 08:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Atmo
As far as i can tell, kazaa lite 2.0.2 doesnt get the upgrade popup, and shouldnt until a new version of kazaa is released.

i can't seem to find kazaa lite 2.0.2... wanna help? (the most recent version i can find is 2.0)

Atmo · 14th November 2002, 08:19

http://doa2.host.sk/kazaa2.htm

Its at the top of the downloads section.

[edit] d'oh, it links back to the index page...

Go to the download section, kazaa 2.0.x download page, and you'll version 2.0.2

[/edit]

binary hero · 14th November 2002, 08:30

i got that last night, noticed that it said "download KaZaA v2.0.2", and figured that it was the 'proper' version, due to the capitals, annoying message, and not having 'lite' on the end.

Jay · 14th November 2002, 09:37

this is exactly why Auto Updating should be ignored in any program. You should ONLY upgrade after going to the proper site and clicking the appropriate links.

Bizznatch · 14th November 2002, 09:41

omega2 · 14th November 2002, 12:50

If you don't want to worry about spyware programs, then use something else besides Kazaa. I’m sure there are programs that are just as good as Kazaa.

Xion(810) · 14th November 2002, 20:32

Quote:

Originally posted by omega2
If you don't want to worry about spyware programs, then use something else besides Kazaa. I’m sure there are programs that are just as good as Kazaa.

Word. One fileshare to share them all, all to be shared.

14th November 2002, 06:09	#1
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,590	Spyware Warning! Spyware Warning! For anyone using the spyware-FREE Kazaa Lite software... Recent attempts have been made upon starting Kazaa Lite whereby an auto-notification (in the form of a pop-up) prompts you to "upgrade", claiming new version 2.0.2 available. The pop-up lures the unsuspecting in by claiming "Integrated anti-virus protection, customizable skins, + more!". It then asks you to click YES to update. HOWEVER... this is an attempt to install the spyware-ridden full-blown Kazaa Media Desktop software on your computer!!! The executable file that is downloaded is named kmd202gu_en.exe and is downloaded via the download engine you use to download songs, sending the executable into your "shared folder". What to do? Only one thing. Say NO to the pop-up, and do NOT update, as prompted. Then you have to suffer the inconvenience of having the pop-up appear and reappear EVERY time you start up Kazaa Lite! Just say NO every time. Downloading the executable file and then deleting/not installing does nothing. This new sly and slick method of getting their spyware onto your system constantly checks your version. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

14th November 2002, 06:16	#2
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	Why not just get Kazaa lite 2.0?? :Psykotech:

14th November 2002, 06:19	#3
Nunzio390 Nugatory Aluminator Look it up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tharsis Ridge (Martian lowlands) Posts: 8,590	Atmo... That's the entire point! I HAVE that version! ANY Lite versions are starting to receive these upgrade notifications. Don't email or PM me concerning Winamp. Instead, either start a NEW TOPIC or post a REPLY in the appropriate thread in these forums. This will also benefit others who may have a similar question or problem. But before posting, please first Search the forums and read all FAQs and all Sticky threads. ORB Remote Broadcast [ Automated Jukebox \| Nunzio's Home \| Wacky Videos \| Solve the Prunella Puzzle! ] [ LINE RIDER! \| My Resume \| Virtual Chess \| Composite Sketch \| My Niece's Band ] [ Plugins by Joonas \| DrO's Winamp Plugins and Extras \| K-JÃ¶fol ]

14th November 2002, 06:33	#4
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	I just installed k-lite 2.0.2 and havent seen any popups.. :Psykotech:

14th November 2002, 07:13	#7
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	Kazaa lite is spyware free. It just checks which version you're using and asks if you'd like to update. The problem is that it wont update to kazaalite 2.0.2, it will update to kazaa 2.0.2. This isnt new, and happened back when 1.7.0 came out etc. As far as i can tell, kazaa lite 2.0.2 doesnt get the upgrade popup, and shouldnt until a new version of kazaa is released. :Psykotech:

14th November 2002, 06:37	#5
Trigear bear! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,426	i'm sure kazaa lite will come out with a way to counter this... if they haven't already.

14th November 2002, 07:06	#6
Bass Evolution Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Melbourne, Down Under Posts: 164	isnt the point of kazaa lite to make a spyware free program? i dont see why the makers would leave themselves open to critisism and loss of trust etc by putting on spyware when they say they r oppose to it...seems like a hoax

14th November 2002, 07:53	#8
steak Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Zooropa Posts: 820	sheepish

14th November 2002, 08:19	#10
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	http://doa2.host.sk/kazaa2.htm Its at the top of the downloads section. [edit] d'oh, it links back to the index page... Go to the download section, kazaa 2.0.x download page, and you'll version 2.0.2 [/edit] :Psykotech:

14th November 2002, 08:30	#11
binary hero Banned Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,004	i got that last night, noticed that it said "download KaZaA v2.0.2", and figured that it was the 'proper' version, due to the capitals, annoying message, and not having 'lite' on the end.

14th November 2002, 09:37	#12
Jay Moderator Alumni Join Date: May 2000 Location: Next Door Posts: 8,888	this is exactly why Auto Updating should be ignored in any program. You should ONLY upgrade after going to the proper site and clicking the appropriate links. -Jay \| Radio Toolbox.com

14th November 2002, 09:41	#13
Bizznatch Forum King Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,153

14th November 2002, 12:50	#14
omega2 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	If you don't want to worry about spyware programs, then use something else besides Kazaa. I’m sure there are programs that are just as good as Kazaa.

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