Zhongxin Jingwei March 15, many users want to install software, may go to some special software websites to download. But often there are more unwanted software, some pop-up ads appear inexplicably, and even the computer becomes somewhat stuck. How did these software and pop-up ads come about?
On the 15th, the 2022 CCTV "3·15" party exposed the software bundle download and installation problems, involving PC6 download websites, Kirito download stations, Tengniu network, Zol software download and other platforms, as well as Ma'anshan Baizhu Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Screenshot of the "3.15" gala live broadcast
According to CCTV financial reports, the reporter in the PC6 download station, Kirito download station, Tengniu network, ZOL software download and other platforms when downloading software have similar problems, these download platforms, using the downloader developed by Baizu's company, they all have a green, very conspicuous high-speed download choice, there is a line of small print prompts below: speed up 50%, need to download high-speed downloader. In the investigation interview, the business manager of the sales department of Baizhu Company told reporters that this so-called high-speed download is just a gimmick. The so-called high-speed download is to induce users to download software through the Baizu downloader. When the so-called high-speed download is selected, what awaits users is not high-speed, but a bundle trap.
According to the data of Tianyancha APP, Ma'anshan Baizhu Network Technology Co., Ltd. was established on July 11, 2012, with a registered capital of 10 million yuan and the legal representative Cheng Lei.
According to the official website of the above-mentioned company, the business of Ma'anshan Baizhu Network Technology Co., Ltd. started in 2006, and the company was established in 2012. Its products include downloaders, help you find discounts, Kirito URL navigation, big bird network, firefly Huiju, Firelin network, software distribution platform, intelligent hardware (including smart U disk and mobile power supply) and so on. (Zhongxin Jingwei APP)