bitemyapp / bitemyapp/flightcrew

Hijacked download!!!!!!!!!

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auto-migrated Priority-Medium Type-Defect
Dominant language
C++
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Description

```
What steps will reproduce the problem?
1. I downloaded
"https://flightcrew.googlecode.com/files/FlightCrew-0.7.2-Windows-Setup.exe"
2. Double-clicked to launch
3. Process installed an AdWare piece of garbage that interupted my personal
security and browser settings, and cut me off from the internet.
4. I had to kill multiple processes, uninstall the program and restore my
browser settings.

Your site makes no mention of the adware program that was installed INSTEAD of
the epubcheck.

CRAP!CRAP!CRAP!
```

Original issue reported on code.google.com by `djmitzlp...@gmail.com` on 14 Jun 2015 at 3:06

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Research direction

Start by investigating the linked FlightCrew-0.7.2-Windows-Setup.exe download and comparing its behavior with the expected installer. Done means the published Windows download no longer installs the reported adware and the download page accurately describes the artifact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
release, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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