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why cnet have spyware programs?

May 19, 2012 11:27AM PDT

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Let's look at UNLOCKER
May 20, 2012 3:31AM PDT

UNLOCKER and another app was reported as a "HACK TOOL" by my antivirus.

And yes it is! To unlock a file would require a clever hack.

So right back to you!!! Why would you need such a tool?
Bob

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PS. I grabbed it from Lee's link and found the Babylon opt.
May 21, 2012 2:45AM PDT
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Assuming this is the title that you downloaded...
May 21, 2012 2:33AM PDT

Unlocker
http://download.cnet.com/Unlocker/3000-2248_4-10493998.html

Not sure if you read it, but this is what is noted at the top of the product description for this title:

"CNET Editors' note: Unlocker includes optional bundled software that may trigger alerts from security software. Unlocker has been tested for malware by the CNET Download.com team and meets our security requirements"

Hope that helps answer your question.

-Lee