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snapdrop.net: badware #27172

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snapdrop.net: badware#27172

Description

@Z2r-YT
Z2r-YT
opened on Feb 11, 2025

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  • I did not remove any of the default filter lists, or I have verified that the issue was not caused by removing any of the default lists.
  • I did not enable additional filter lists, or I have verified that the issue still occurs without enabling additional filter lists.
  • I do not have custom filters/rules, or I have verified that the issue still occurs without custom filters/rules.
  • I have verified that the web browser's built-in content blocker/tracking protection, network wide/DNS blocking, or my VPN is not causing the issue.
  • I have turned off all other extensions and the issue still persists. (exception "Firefox Multi-Account Containers").
  • If this is about a breakage or detection, I have verified that it is caused by uBlock Origin and isn't a site or browser issue.
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URL(s) where the issue occurs.

https://snapdrop.net/

Description

used to be a well-known peer2peer local, open source file share service, now the whole site was bought out by LimeWire and now just redirects all functionalities to LimeWire's shitty CLOUD BASED service that also promotes a crypto scam.

Other extensions used

none

Screenshot(s)

Screenshot(s)

Image

Configuration

Details 
uBlock Origin: 1.62.0
Firefox: 135
filterset (summary):
 network: 141143
 cosmetic: 41454
 scriptlet: 21403
 html: 2210
listset (total-discarded, last-updated):
 default:
  user-filters: 27-3, never
  ublock-filters: 40215-116, 13m Δ
  ublock-badware: 12316-6, 13m Δ
  ublock-privacy: 1998-33, 13m Δ
  ublock-unbreak: 2613-1, 13m Δ
  ublock-quick-fixes: 208-11, 13m Δ
  easylist: 71164-229, 13m Δ
  easyprivacy: 53329-45, 13m Δ
  urlhaus-1: 22380-0, now
  plowe-0: 3538-994, now
filterset (user): [array of 27 redacted]
trustedset:
 added: [array of 28 redacted]
switchRuleset:
 added: [array of 1 redacted]
userSettings: [none]
hiddenSettings: [none]
supportStats:
 allReadyAfter: 405 ms (selfie)
 maxAssetCacheWait: 84 ms
 cacheBackend: indexedDB
popupPanel:
 blocked: 35
 network:
  github.com: 35

Activity

  1. Z2r-YT
    changed the title [-]https://snapdrop.net/: badware[/-] [+]snapdrop.net: badware[/+] on Feb 11, 2025

  2. MasterKia commented on Feb 11, 2025

    @MasterKia
    MasterKia
    on Feb 11, 2025
    Member

    Similar to #27109?

  3. mapx- commented on Feb 12, 2025

    @mapx-
    mapx-
    on Feb 12, 2025
    Contributor

    Snapdrop has been acquired by LimeWire

    https://github.com/SnapDrop/snapdrop

  4. mapx-
    closed this as completedin 600a980on Feb 12, 2025
  5. huyszn
    added a commit that references this issue on Feb 12, 2025

    update #27172 typo

    17d596d

  6. Rudxain commented on Feb 19, 2025

    @Rudxain
    Rudxain
    on Feb 19, 2025

    Why isn't https://limewire.com/ part of the list too?

  7. MasterKia commented on Feb 20, 2025

    @MasterKia
    MasterKia
    on Feb 20, 2025
    Member

    Why should it be?

  8. Rudxain commented on Feb 20, 2025

    @Rudxain
    Rudxain
    on Feb 20, 2025

    IDK, if the entire S{nap,hare}Drop domains are blocked because of LW, then this implies LW is somehow a bigger threat? 🤔

  9. Poopooracoocoo commented on Feb 20, 2025

    @Poopooracoocoo
    Poopooracoocoo
    on Feb 20, 2025

    LimeWire taking over P2P file sharing sites is misleading. It is not clear you're uploading files to their servers. They haven't linked their terms and privacy policy.

    At least on the LimeWire website itself they say that you must agree to their terms and privacy policy when uploading files. They also show a size limit and prominently upsell. This suggests you're uploading files to their servers.

    But I would argue that LimeWire being called LimeWire is misleading in itself. LimeWire was the famous P2P file sharing app. For its name to be used by a file host company tricks people. Especially when they're taking over P2P file sharing sites.

  10. Rudxain commented on Feb 20, 2025

    @Rudxain
    Rudxain
    on Feb 20, 2025

    Poopooracoocoo, oh ok, thanks for the explanation!

  11. Poopooracoocoo commented on Feb 20, 2025

    @Poopooracoocoo
    Poopooracoocoo
    on Feb 20, 2025

    I don't mean I disagree that it should be added to the list

  12. MasterKia commented on Feb 21, 2025

    @MasterKia
    MasterKia
    on Feb 21, 2025
    Member

    I'm not sure about blocking limewire.com. According to archive.org the original LimeWire project went offline around 2015 and a long time has passed since then (10 years).

  13. 1reyku commented on Mar 6, 2025

    @1reyku
    1reyku
    on Mar 6, 2025

    No way I found out about this through a GitHub issue. For anybody looking for an alternative I recommend pairdrop.net It is a fork of sharedrop that is currently being maintained!

  14. jakubiakdev commented on Mar 19, 2025

    @jakubiakdev
    jakubiakdev
    on Mar 19, 2025

    I would also like to point out that clicking Snapdrop's "About" and then "FAQ" button leads to a page that says that the files are not uploaded to the server, but the main view of the website still sends your files to Limewire. Very shady and should absolutely be blocked.

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