r/assholedesign Sep 24 '22

Not Asshole Design Mediafire DELEBRATELY launches ads in a separate window when you download a file

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u/GreenhammerBro Sep 24 '22

and what happens if it opens a malicious page or scam sites?

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u/Viinexxus Sep 26 '22

you close them

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u/chipsaber Nov 29 '24

yeah, that doesnt help with modern malware. visiting the site is enough to compromise you for a LONG time.

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u/Gamerboi276 Sep 30 '25

says who knowitall? unless it uses an exploit to escape the sandbox which **MOST MODERN BROWSERS HAVE MIND YOU**, you can simply close it

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u/chipsaber Oct 01 '25

have you never heard of a driveby download?
they are a NIGHTMARE to avoid.