SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

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07-12-2012, 11:18 AM
OM2

SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

I downloaded SABnzbd
I ran through virustotal.com
All clean
I installed

I ran
My antivirus reports that the program has suspicious behaviour
Any comments would be great

ALSO, I didn't realise it would run through my browser
I see that it sets itself up as its own server?
Is there any danger my PC could be used for hosting dodgy websites or something?
Am I being too cautious?

Thanks

OM
07-12-2012, 11:28 AM
mjmacky

Re: SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OM2

ALSO, I didn't realise it would run through my browser
I see that it sets itself up as its own server?
Is there any danger my PC could be used for hosting dodgy websites or something?
Am I being too cautious?

Thanks

OM

It's only locally via intranet, much like your router's setting page. You could set it up to be accessed externally if you were ever so desperate to manage things while you're away from home.

I have nothing to add about your AV issues.
07-12-2012, 01:11 PM
anon

Re: SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OM2

I ran
My antivirus reports that the program has suspicious behaviour
Any comments would be great

Please elaborate on this "suspicious behavior" your antivirus reports.

Quote:

ALSO, I didn't realise it would run through my browser
I see that it sets itself up as its own server?
Is there any danger my PC could be used for hosting dodgy websites or something?

By default, SABnzbd binds to the localhost adapter, which means the web interface may only be accessed by the computer it runs on.
07-13-2012, 08:02 AM
OM2

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Re: SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

thanks for the replies

Quote:

Originally Posted by anon

Please elaborate on this "suspicious behavior" your antivirus reports.

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07-13-2012, 08:12 AM
manker

Re: SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

I'd say that was a false positive. There are a few other reports on google about this.

The other points you raise don't seem to be anything to worry about. Read around on their forums if you are still worried - there are lots of unique users of this program, which is generally a good indication of its trustworthiness.
07-13-2012, 12:50 PM
anon

Re: SABnzbd flags up as having suspicious activity?

Quote:

Originally Posted by manker

I'd say that was a false positive.

This.

If you got your SABnzbd from the official web site, you're safe.