the storage site - uptobox.com

jedgaronomous · July 27th, 2019, 11:21 AM

the storage site - https://uptobox.com

Only 1 out of many tries does an actual download occur. After the 30 second download timer finishes, various things happen. Usually it spawns another site. Sometimes Norton blocks the link calling it malicious.

It often spawns new pages of OTHER pages I have open.

What's going on here?

Jenny48549 · July 27th, 2019, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedgaronomous

the storage site - https://uptobox.com

Only 1 out of many tries does an actual download occur. After the 30 second download timer finishes, various things happen. Usually it spawns another site. Sometimes Norton blocks the link calling it malicious.

It often spawns new pages of OTHER pages I have open.

What's going on here?

It's like other hosts and relies on ads. Use an Adblocker like uBlock Origin and you won't have this problem.

JSimard · July 27th, 2019, 05:12 PM

Just close the page that open, Deposit Files does the same and after one or two times your download will start.

As Jenny said those services need money to work and only bottom of the barrel companies advertise on their website. This is why you should get an account when you find a good file hoster, no pub or "weird" stuff sure worth every $ you pay.

TBH 20 euros a year isn't that high...

jedgaronomous · July 28th, 2019, 05:30 PM

This is my third response, I have to keep it brief. I want to thank you Jenny48549 and
JSimard or your help.

I have done everything you guys indicated I should do. It is only on a rare occasion that I can download from UpToBox. What usually happens is that once the countdown times ends, the page that is spawned is stopped by Norton - identified as a malware site.

In fact it's so bad that this happens:

If I click on UpToBox's "Support" link THE CONTENT OF OTHER UNRELATED PAGES IN OTHER TABS IS CHANGED!

I have not been able to duplicate the sequence of events (closing spawned pages etc.) that results in a download, usually Norton just stops the page from opening.

I wish there was an internet cop I could file a complaint with. I think it is EGREGIOUS that UpToBox can change the content of other unrelated tabs I have open in Chrome.

Jenny48549 · July 28th, 2019, 06:38 PM

I just tried a link as a free user. Chrome with uBlock and Avast AV.

Countdown, download button, download.

No popups, no malware warnings.

Not sure how else to help.

**kogi** · July 31st, 2019, 01:04 PM

And if you can't figure it out, try a downloader like jdownloader2. Usually, you can bypass the browser problems with a downloader.

jedgaronomous · October 5th, 2019, 11:14 AM

uptobox is hit and miss, but I'll trust my Norton Safe Web and avoid this site.

Same goes for Zippyshare. I am rarely able to download form Zippyshare. Here's what Norton has to say:

Quote:

Zippyshare.com will not automatically download malicious software on your computer if you enter it, but it is only a question of time when you will end up with malware if you keep downloading software from this website. As our researchers have observed, this file-sharing website not only contains various advertisements and can cause redirections to untrustworthy websites, but it might also contain fake buttons. If you click on any of them expecting that the download of reliable software will start, you will initiate the malware download. Theoretically, you might download anything from Zippyshare.com. If you click on a wrong button or a malicious advertisement, you might end up with adware, potentially unwanted programs, or even browser hijackers and Trojans. Not all malicious applications are equally bad. For example, a potentially unwanted application is far from a Trojan infection, but it does not mean that you can keep less dangerous application installed.

As mentioned, technically, Zippyshare.com is an ordinary file-sharing website that allows uploading files, but our piece of advice for you would be not to download any uploaded applications from it since it might contain buttons, links, and advertisements leading straight to malware.

https://community.norton.com/en/foru...ing-zippyshare

halvar · October 5th, 2019, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedgaronomous

uptobox is hit and miss, but I'll trust my Norton Safe Web and avoid this site.

Same goes for Zippyshare. I am rarely able to download form Zippyshare. Here's what Norton has to say:

This quote from norton applies to all filehosts...

To paraphrase:
"They serve stuff that somebody uploaded! Some evil person may upload evil stuff, so better avoid completely!"

**buttsie** · October 9th, 2019, 09:29 AM

Critics

Norton Safe Web is complained about by many users/web administrators as websites will be classified as "unsafe" incorrectly. Even if reevaluation request is submitted, the site will still be listed as "unsafe" and no reevaluation action is taken place indeed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Safe_Web#Critics

There have been reported instances of bloggers criticizing the quality of Norton Safe Web who have since been blacklisted by the tool.

Norton Safe Web reviews- 16 all up

12 ratings as 1/5
https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/safeweb.norton.com

I've thought this for a long time

Security suites are businesses not one of your loyal trusted friends
Stop barracking and start using your head

For better experience with filehosts replace norton judging by the following

Uptobox on virustotal 0/71 - nobody agrees with Norton - no surprise there

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/e...112a/detection

Zippyshare 0/71 - ditto

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/3...680b/detection

**mucowag** · December 1st, 2019, 09:30 AM

I have recently been getting AVG alerts using uptobox.

Should we be concerned?
Is it a "false positive"?
Should it still be on the preferred list?

July 27th, 2019, 11:21 AM	#1
jedgaronomous Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103 Thanks: 38,429 Thanked 447 Times in 73 Posts	the storage site - uptobox.com the storage site - https://uptobox.com Only 1 out of many tries does an actual download occur. After the 30 second download timer finishes, various things happen. Usually it spawns another site. Sometimes Norton blocks the link calling it malicious. It often spawns new pages of OTHER pages I have open. What's going on here?

July 28th, 2019, 06:38 PM	#5
Jenny48549 Beloved Sister Mistress of Mayhem Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Great Gig In the Sky Posts: 6,668 Thanks: 64,795 Thanked 129,660 Times in 6,475 Posts	I just tried a link as a free user. Chrome with uBlock and Avast AV. Countdown, download button, download. No popups, no malware warnings. Not sure how else to help. __________________

July 31st, 2019, 01:04 PM	#6
kogi Smiter of Filejokers Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 9,285 Thanks: 17,799 Thanked 326,654 Times in 9,113 Posts	And if you can't figure it out, try a downloader like jdownloader2. Usually, you can bypass the browser problems with a downloader. __________________ Send me a PM for dead or wrong links. Also if you want a Depositfile or pixeldrain downloading alternative in my older posts kogi's hideout.

October 9th, 2019, 09:29 AM	#9
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,715 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 246,925 Times in 12,747 Posts	The name Norton says it all Critics Norton Safe Web is complained about by many users/web administrators as websites will be classified as "unsafe" incorrectly. Even if reevaluation request is submitted, the site will still be listed as "unsafe" and no reevaluation action is taken place indeed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Safe_Web#Critics There have been reported instances of bloggers criticizing the quality of Norton Safe Web who have since been blacklisted by the tool. Norton Safe Web reviews- 16 all up 12 ratings as 1/5 https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/safeweb.norton.com I've thought this for a long time Security suites are businesses not one of your loyal trusted friends Stop barracking and start using your head For better experience with filehosts replace norton judging by the following Uptobox on virustotal 0/71 - nobody agrees with Norton - no surprise there https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/e...112a/detection Zippyshare 0/71 - ditto https://www.virustotal.com/gui/url/3...680b/detection

July 27th, 2019, 05:12 PM	#3
JSimard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 266 Thanks: 4,026 Thanked 3,922 Times in 255 Posts	Just close the page that open, Deposit Files does the same and after one or two times your download will start. As Jenny said those services need money to work and only bottom of the barrel companies advertise on their website. This is why you should get an account when you find a good file hoster, no pub or "weird" stuff sure worth every $ you pay. TBH 20 euros a year isn't that high...

July 28th, 2019, 05:30 PM	#4
jedgaronomous Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 103 Thanks: 38,429 Thanked 447 Times in 73 Posts	This is my third response, I have to keep it brief. I want to thank you Jenny48549 and JSimard or your help. I have done everything you guys indicated I should do. It is only on a rare occasion that I can download from UpToBox. What usually happens is that once the countdown times ends, the page that is spawned is stopped by Norton - identified as a malware site. In fact it's so bad that this happens: If I click on UpToBox's "Support" link THE CONTENT OF OTHER UNRELATED PAGES IN OTHER TABS IS CHANGED! I have not been able to duplicate the sequence of events (closing spawned pages etc.) that results in a download, usually Norton just stops the page from opening. I wish there was an internet cop I could file a complaint with. I think it is EGREGIOUS that UpToBox can change the content of other unrelated tabs I have open in Chrome.

December 1st, 2019, 09:30 AM	#10
mucowag Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 3,434 Thanked 23,584 Times in 1,013 Posts	I have recently been getting AVG alerts using uptobox. Should we be concerned? Is it a "false positive"? Should it still be on the preferred list?