Malware: Does RealPlayer Deserve Badware Label?
"The Google-backed StopBadware.org group has explained the thinking behind its decision to slap the "badware" label on two versions of RealNetworks’ RealPlayer software, insisting there are serious problems with the installation process and behavior of the products.
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RealPlayer 10.5 is badware
"We find that RealPlayer 10.5 is badware because it fails to accurately and completely disclose the fact that it installs advertising software on the user’s computer. We additionally find that RealPlayer 11 is badware because it does not disclose the fact that it installs Rhapsody Player Engine software, and fails to remove this software when RealPlayer is uninstalled.
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Vulnerabilities: RealPlayer flaw raises security flags
January 12, 2008 by Shanmuga
Filed under Vulnerabilities
"Security experts are warning users to be vigilant after the disclosure of a new security vulnerability in RealPlayer. The flaw could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on a victim’s machine.
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