Re: In response to Avast's recent hack

OK Folks, I have been away from the computer, dealing with my real life job and haven't been able to respond.

I am somewhat disappointed in the behavior in this thread.

I went out of my way, in the original post, to avoid hyperbole and direct attacks or name-calling. Let's not let the comment degenerate into that either.

Motoko hit the nail on the head.

This statement was made to put a clear statement forth regarding accusations that Avast has publicly and privately made regarding SMF (comments which, I will note, have been picked up by several news services). This is not an attack on Avast.

And no. There is no need for lawyers to get involved, unless this goes a lot further downhill (which I hope it does not)

I understand that many of you also want to defend SMF. We appreciate your support, but please keep it professional.

AllanD, as to your statements. This was a clearly needed statement to address accusations against our software.

I will also note... If Avast does share their server logs and we discover that this does turn out to be due to a previously undiscovered vulnerability, we will promptly and clearly update the statement and our position (although the accusation of secret/silent updates is still unjustified)