Beware of Real.com (RealJukebox) download

Wanda · 10-12-2004, 01:32 PM

While trying to fix some internal "spy ware" and "ad ware" problems I am experiencing, my reasearch found the following.. which is real interesting about the "RealJukeBox" FREE download svc.

Worth viewing:
http://www.computerbytesman.com/privacy/realjb.htm

Mark · 10-12-2004, 01:34 PM

Yep - Found a "New" Search Bar embedded in some of that mess as well

- The new Microsoft update included a lot of JUNK !

webscorpion · 10-13-2004, 02:58 AM

Thanks for the info, Wanda.

I hate spyware and the like

Brian · 10-13-2004, 03:04 AM

Wow thats an old article 1999

But to get on with it, Real Player, WinAmp, and WindowsMedia Player (others probably do as well, but these three are the biggest around), all do the same thing in regards to this, they all send request pretty much the same to the server with info about what you are listening and a unique identifier.

As well, when you install, and accept terms and conditions you allow them to do this, ( winamp i believe has an option to not allow them to collect this info).

Regards
Brian

Peter · 10-13-2004, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Brian

As well, when you install, and accept terms and conditions you allow them to do this, ( winamp i believe has an option to not allow them to collect this info).

That is correct winamp ask you during installation if you wish to allow them to collect the information which they claim is anonymous.

anthonyjdoe · 10-13-2004, 09:18 AM

Realplayer let's you decide in the options if you want to send info or not.

bensontwenty · 10-13-2004, 10:02 AM

realplayer is one of the worst of the spyware apps out there. It completely spawns itself into all sorts of folders to make it as difficult as possible to remove. I haven't used it for years because of that.

Chris · 10-13-2004, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the kind warning Wanda.

I hate spyware, took me about a week to hunt down the source on my system where CoolWebSearch was hiding at. I kept deleting the files and after reboot they'd always be right back and affected eBay and a few other sites.

Wanda · 10-14-2004, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by bensontwenty

realplayer is one of the worst of the spyware apps out there. It completely spawns itself into all sorts of folders to make it as difficult as possible to remove. I haven't used it for years because of that.

I'm curious if anyone knows if "RealPlayer" is owned by RealMedia.com

If so.. mind you.. RealMedia.com is owned by 247RealMedia.com
which is owned by none other then KANOODLE..

Guess that's why Kanoodle is now introducing "behaviour" marketing ??

this is very disturbing news.. in my opinion..

bensontwenty · 10-14-2004, 09:59 AM

I just did a quick search through a couple of places. They don't look related but who knows these days

Wanda · 10-14-2004, 11:52 AM

Real Media is the same company who previously put live ads on ntl’s customer internet portal ntlworld.com that informed customers that their machines were infected with a virus. It was later revealed this ad was for “testing” and should never have gone live.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...47-for-dtv-ads

Wanda · 10-14-2004, 11:58 AM

http://www.internetnews.com/security...le.php/3414831
Real Player plug's security holes

10-12-2004, 01:32 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Wanda Credit Card Service Pro Join Date: May 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,430	Beware of Real.com (RealJukebox) download While trying to fix some internal "spy ware" and "ad ware" problems I am experiencing, my reasearch found the following.. which is real interesting about the "RealJukeBox" FREE download svc. Worth viewing: http://www.computerbytesman.com/privacy/realjb.htm __________________ www.IceGenie.com www.FurShow.com

10-12-2004, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,537	Yep - Found a "New" Search Bar embedded in some of that mess as well - The new Microsoft update included a lot of JUNK ! __________________ When the man at the door yelled "Alcohol , Tobacco , and Firearms" .... I just assumed it was a delivery !

10-13-2004, 02:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
webscorpion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Triple Crown Loft Posts: 1,230	Thanks for the info, Wanda. I hate spyware and the like __________________ Triple Crown Loft OldSkul.com

10-13-2004, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,317	Thanks for the kind warning Wanda. I hate spyware, took me about a week to hunt down the source on my system where CoolWebSearch was hiding at. I kept deleting the files and after reboot they'd always be right back and affected eBay and a few other sites. __________________ LIMITED TIME OFFER FOR 3 LUCKY NP'RS ONLY! Mobile website (6 pages) for your business! Reduced heavily to $99 (Reg. $397!) for testimonials! PM Me.

10-14-2004, 11:52 AM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
Wanda Credit Card Service Pro Join Date: May 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,430	Real Media is the same company who previously put live ads on ntl’s customer internet portal ntlworld.com that informed customers that their machines were infected with a virus. It was later revealed this ad was for “testing” and should never have gone live. http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...47-for-dtv-ads __________________ www.IceGenie.com www.FurShow.com

10-13-2004, 03:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlottesville Virginia Posts: 2,317 Follow @laughtodeath	Wow thats an old article 1999 But to get on with it, Real Player, WinAmp, and WindowsMedia Player (others probably do as well, but these three are the biggest around), all do the same thing in regards to this, they all send request pretty much the same to the server with info about what you are listening and a unique identifier. As well, when you install, and accept terms and conditions you allow them to do this, ( winamp i believe has an option to not allow them to collect this info). Regards Brian

10-13-2004, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
anthonyjdoe NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 403	Realplayer let's you decide in the options if you want to send info or not.

10-13-2004, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
bensontwenty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,085	realplayer is one of the worst of the spyware apps out there. It completely spawns itself into all sorts of folders to make it as difficult as possible to remove. I haven't used it for years because of that.

10-14-2004, 09:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
bensontwenty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,085	I just did a quick search through a couple of places. They don't look related but who knows these days

10-14-2004, 11:58 AM	THREAD STARTER #12 (permalink)
Wanda Credit Card Service Pro Join Date: May 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,430	http://www.internetnews.com/security...le.php/3414831 Real Player plug's security holes __________________ www.IceGenie.com www.FurShow.com

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