Today I followed the link from the Mezzmo site to CNET download.com and downloaded mezzmo-setup and installed it for a trial with the intention of purhase if it worked OK. After I had configured it and started scanning my media directories, I received two alerts from McAfee that Mezzmo was attempting to connect to two remote sites which were known to be malicious. These trace to one in Germany and one in USA, but neither of the addresses seem affiliated with Conceiva.
I have completly stopped all services and removed the application and reported it to support via the uninstall reason question.
I don't believe the original file intended to do this but it is possible that the mirror download site that is being used has been hacked and the file changed. This idea may be supported by the HTML errors on the page.
PLEASE BE AWARE of POTENTIAL ISSUES.
If an administrator or moderator one can direct me to a reliable source, I would like to evalute the software and purchase. If the Conceiva staff requires more information they can email me for the details. I should state that I am an IT security professional and assure you this is not a false alert or hoax. I have also seen other reports of an identical issue.
Thanks
Frogger
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