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The recommended "K-lite codec" installer includes "infatica" software, which could be a security risk #583

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The recommended "K-lite codec" installer includes "infatica" software, which could be a security risk#583
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opened on Jul 1, 2024
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We found that the recommended "K-lite codec" software to enable using video files in NOVA included "infatica" software.
This software allows malicious attackers to enter your computer silently.
It might be there is a small tick box to disable this installation but I think it is better not to recommend to use "K-lite codec", potentially increases security risk.
Is it possible to update the recommended software in the readme.md with other solutions?

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tobiasbaur

tobiasbaur commented on Jul 2, 2024

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on Jul 2, 2024
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Please feel free to submit a PR with other solutions if you know any.

rmorinib857

rmorinib857 commented on Jul 19, 2025

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rmorinib857
on Jul 19, 2025

Malwarebytes flagged as Riskware all files inside "C:\Program Files (x86)\Infatica" as well as some reg entries. Reading on the web indicates that this software can be potentially abused to create botnets.

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          The recommended "K-lite codec" installer includes "infatica" software, which could be a security risk · Issue #583 · hcmlab/nova