Why they are still allowed on CNET is beyond me…
So, maybe someone can explain to me why it is flagged by VirusTotal yet still receives a thumbs-up icon?
Experience will help us here. Here is an excerpt from one frustrated user:
“It comes bundled with a TON of adware and malware. It hacks all your internet browsers and redirects all searches and traffic to ad sites. DO not download unless you want to spend hours cleaning your pc of annoying programs.” Continues, “i foolishly thought that because it was on CNET that it couldn’t be filled with malware and viruses. I think the good reviews are fake and this program should be taken off CNET.”
From another user:
“The program's presence made my computer jerky and slow to respond, even after using Windows Task Manager to close it.” Continues, “I've run a few anti-malware programs to try to clean off whatever mystery-mess Free "Youtube to MP3" has left me with.”
Another “satisfied” customer:
“infected with malware and bloatware”
I had reported on these type “downloaders” back in 2018 evidenced here:
https://safeweb.norton.com/reviews/324541. Problem is, it seems that the publishers of this detritus continue to update these programs:
I realise that times are very difficult now, however, when able, i would seek to empanel a division of Symantec to further investigate how these “programs” are evolving, and ensure rapid release definitions will mitigate any fallout.
Hoping that everyone is doing well,
Sincerely,
H.B.
Reference: https://download.cnet.com/Youtube-to-MP3-Downloader/3000-2071_4-75852349.html