Salzburg, February 23rd, 2012 Dear Jack Hotchkiss, Keyword: Download Wrapper | The term "download wrapper" is still quite unknown, which of course does not make its basic technology any less harmful. The moment that hackers and malware authors start to specialize in download wrappers, if they haven't done already, the Internet community may have to face new waves of viruses. Learn more in our newest article on how to avoid potential risks - and what these actually look like. |
The Emsisoft Knowledge Database provides you with free articles on IT security because we want you to have a basic knowledge of how to avoid risks and dangers waiting for you on the web. So-called download wrappers are a hot topic. These are independent programs used for downloading the desired file from a download portal. This may sound harmless, but the potential risk is huge: Firstly, it invades your privacy; secondly, it brings along a huge amount of fraudulent commercials, and last but not least, installs toolbars and other "junk" without you even noticing. Read the full article now:
Have a nice (malware-free) day!
Christian Mairoll - Emsisoft CEO |
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