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I am somewhat also concerned that this software was still being distributed on SourceForge.

• frizlab 6mo ago
  I don’t even understand how SourceForge still exists!
• reddalo 6mo ago
  Yes, I stopped using SourceForge after they started tampering with installers to put adware inside of them. It's a bit worrying that a sensitive app such as VeraCrypt is still distributed there.
  • poizan42 6mo ago
    That was 11 years ago, under DHI Group though. I don't think Slashdot Media have been up to the same shady stuff.
    • Joe_Cool 6mo ago
      Just shows how quickly and thoroughly those stupid suits managed to destroy its reputation. Guess they love burning money or really needed those tax writeoffs.
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• Pay08 6mo ago
  Why?
  • qwertox 6mo ago
    ~2015, "DevShare". They wrapped open-source software downloads with opt-out adware and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), without the original developers' consent in some cases. They took over abandoned/unmaintained projects (like GIMP for Windows, VLC, etc.) and replaced the original download with their adware-wrapped version.
    • pocksuppet 6mo ago
      Note that it's meaningless to call out "PUPs" as that category includes many things that are developed and distributed on sourceforge, like torrent clients.
• bartvk 6mo ago
  But think about it, if they were on Github now, which is owned by Microsoft, would there be even further consequences?
• luke5441 6mo ago
  Depending on GitHub and Microsofts largesse there surely is much better. See OP.