Gimp Is It Safe

1. Is Gimp Safe To Download
2. Gimp Photo Editor Is It Safe

GIMP is entirely safe and not a virus or malware. Downloading the software from other websites is doubtful. It's not like such websites are always unsafe, but we should avoid downloading from an authentic website as much as we can! Sometimes even some favorite websites also get the untrustworthy sources. GIMP has a long way to go until it approaches the usability of Adobe 10 years ago. So I'm looking for some suggestions regarding free alternatives to GIMP. Preferably something that doesn't. When you download The GIMP from the official website, gimp.org, you are getting a virus free program. Having said that, their are nefarious people who recompile FLOSS such as The GIMP or Blender and put viruses in them, and offer them on unofficial websites. This is not an issue when downloading from the official websites.

This discussion is connected to the gimp-user-list.gnome.org mailing list which is provided by the GIMP developers and not related to gimpusers.com.

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Hi,

My girlfriend downloaded the GIMP windows build referenced off the GIMP.org website and it seems to have a Malware/Adware package called 'Sweetpacks' bundled with it. I realize that the Windows version of GIMP is linked with a 'hey, this isn't us' kind of disclaimer but the fact that GIMP.org links to it gives the sense that its contents are trustworthy or, at least, not hostile. If there is really no validation of that distribution and it contains these kinds of softwares then it may not be such a good idea to have GIMP.org linking to it.

My $0.02, ~Ean

ps. I use GIMP all the time on my Debian box and love it so please take this in the constructive sense that it is intended.

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Ean Schuessler (ean@brainfood.com) wrote:

My girlfriend downloaded the GIMP windows build referenced off theGIMP.org website and it seems to have a Malware/Adware package called'Sweetpacks' bundled with it.

Please try to figure out where exactly you downloaded gimp for windows,the 'official' packages by Jernej Simončič are currently hosted onsourceforge. I am not aware of problems with these builds.

If you donwloaded the packages from somwhere else please tell us whereon gimp.org we did reference the package.

Thanks, Simon

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Ean Schuessler writes:

Hi,

My girlfriend downloaded the GIMP windows build referenced off theGIMP.org website and it seems to have a Malware/Adware package called'Sweetpacks' bundled with it. I realize that the Windows version ofGIMP is linked with a 'hey, this isn't us' kind of disclaimer but thefact that GIMP.org links to it gives the sense that its contents aretrustworthy or, at least, not hostile. If there is really novalidation of that distribution and it contains these kinds ofsoftwares then it may not be such a good idea to have GIMP.org linkingto it.

I guess you're referring to this paragraph from gimp.org/downloads:

GIMP for Windows

The GIMP team doesn't officially provide any Windows installers. You can, however, install GIMP easily using the Windows installers by Jernej Simončič. Safari 11 0 2.

Download GIMP 2.8.6 – Installer for Windows XP SP3 or later

which _should_ link to http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/ ? That page saysgimp-2.8.6-setup.exe should have an md5sum ofc0e253c5c4124c8b881ca44828839f5e (and I get that too when I download theexe). I don't have a windows to test with, maybe someone else canconfirm that md5sum on this list, or maybe you could check if yourdownload has a different md5sum?

(Could it be that someone has registered some similar-looking typo togimp.org and is serving malware? Or that some already-installed malwareis redirecting downloads?)

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. Oktober 2013 um 08:10 UhrVon: 'Ean Schuessler'

My girlfriend downloaded the GIMP windows build referenced off the GIMP.org website and it seems to have a Malware/Adware package called 'Sweetpacks' bundled with it.

We found that some people get confused by the ads on the Sourceforge site and click on them instead of wainting for the real downloads. It has become a common practice by malwertizers to emulate those big green download arrows to lure in visitors. This is why ad blockers are no longer an optional add-on, but mandatory.

I realize that the Windows version of GIMP is linked with a 'hey, this isn't us' kind of disclaimer but the fact that GIMP.org links to it gives the sense that its contents are trustworthy or, at least, not hostile.

As said above, please try to verify whether this was the actual installer, or one offered via one of the ads.We have agreed to move the installers to the gnome ftp servers to get rid of this problem.

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Hi,

On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Michael Schumacher wrote:

Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. Oktober 2013 um 08:10 UhrVon: 'Ean Schuessler'

My girlfriend downloaded the GIMP windows build referenced off the GIMP.org website and it seems to have a Malware/Adware package called 'Sweetpacks' bundled with it.

We found that some people get confused by the ads on the Sourceforge site and click on them instead of wainting for the real downloads. It has become a common practice by malwertizers to emulate those big green download arrows to lure in visitors. This is why ad blockers are no longer an optional add-on, but mandatory.

This being said, if this is really what happens, that's still bad. Iindeed remember a previous bugzilla report (and maybe even some emaildiscussions), where someone was complaining about what I think was thesame issue:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=703834

And as I said on this ticket, I think we should consider backing offfrom Sourceforge for any official release of GIMP. Sourceforge is oneof the first big forge for Free Software, and I am thankful for itshistory, but it has become clear that it is now a center of completelyunfiltered over-advertising and phishing. If I go on any Sourceforgepage, I have more blinking ads than actual project text.And the 'wait 5 seconds while looking to our ads before download' iscompletely unacceptable too in my opinion.

Also the disclaimer that the Windows build is half true in my opinion.As the user says, we are still linking it from our main download page,and we are clearly taking the Windows platform more seriously. Jernejis a GIMP committer, and his installer is in the gimp-2-8 branch, wefix bugs for Windows now, and if someone uses Jernej's build, we don'tsay 'sorry, that's not official'. So somehow, it is official, in myopinion.

I realize that the Windows version of GIMP is linked with a 'hey, this isn't us' kind of disclaimer but the fact that GIMP.org links to it gives the sense that its contents are trustworthy or, at least, not hostile.

As said above, please try to verify whether this was the actual installer, or one offered via one of the ads.We have agreed to move the installers to the gnome ftp servers to get rid of this problem.

Good, that's what I was going to propose, as I already did in thebugzilla report. :-)

Jehan

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Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

On Thu, 2013-10-10 at 09:30 +0200, Michael Schumacher wrote:

We found that some people get confused by the ads on the Sourceforgesite and click on them instead of wainting for the real downloads. Ithas become a common practice by malwertizers to emulate those biggreen download arrows to lure in visitors. This is why ad blockers areno longer an optional add-on, but mandatory.

Are these Google ads? If so, report them to Google Adsense. If not,report them to Sourceforge. Let's help fix the problem..

Is Gimp Safe To Download

Liam

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 09:57:47AM -0400, Liam R E Quin wrote:

Gimp Photo Editor Is It Safe

On Thu, 2013-10-10 at 09:30 +0200, Michael Schumacher wrote:

We found that some people get confused by the ads on the Sourceforgesite and click on them instead of wainting for the real downloads. Ithas become a common practice by malwertizers to emulate those biggreen download arrows to lure in visitors. This is why ad blockers areno longer an optional add-on, but mandatory.

Are these Google ads? If so, report them to Google Adsense. If not,report them to Sourceforge. Let's help fix the problem..

IMHO the problem may be resolved with a md5sum code and a simple guide (one row command) both really visible on how to check for autenticity.

bye

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

On 11.10.2013 17:16, Marco Ciampa wrote:

IMHO the problem may be resolved with a md5sum code and a simple guide (one row command) both really visible on how to check for autenticity.

Do you think a md5 sum and a corresponding command will be of any use tothem? And don't you think that malwertizers will pick that up, too, ifit became common?

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:16:43 +0200, Marco Ciampa wrote:

IMHO the problem may be resolved with a md5sum code and a simple guide (one row command) both really visible on how to check for autenticity.

MD5sum is pretty useless on Windows, since you need a 3rd-party program toverify them. The installers are digitally signed, and support for that isbuilt-in - right-click the downloaded installer, choose Properties andcheck the Digital signatures tab - my name should appear there (if itdoesn't, the installer did not come from me, or was altered).

Adware/malware in Gimp Windows distribution?

Hi,

I'd like to add that this issue also occured similarly for me todayon the [GIMP nightly builds site]. At least there were ads for aWindows installer and training. This particular ad might beingharmless as long as one knows the backgrounds, but other users couldeasily be led astray.
Using an adblocker filtered the ad properly out.

Kind regards,

Sven

[GIMP nightly builds site]: http://nightly.darkrefraction.com/gimp/

To click a photograph and then edit it to make it more sharp, beautiful, and creative is becoming a trend nowadays. There are many software, tools, and applications available online like the most popular Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Polarr, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, etc. But have you wonder how authentic they are? Is it safe to download them? And what about the free of cost software like GIMP? Does GIMP have viruses? Don't worry! I am here to help you with your confusion regarding the GIMP safety.

What is GIMP?

If you are reading this article, it is assumed that you know about GIMP for sure. But, let me give a brief introduction about it to those people who are newbies. GIMP is a free open-source graphics editing software. GIMP is an abbreviation of GNU Image Manipulation Program. It was created by a group of programmers who wish to create a free and open operating system. Mostly all of us have heard about photoshop. GIMP is similar to that but completely free. There are many filters, tools, and photogenic effects to make the photographs look fantastic.

In short, GIMP is a free photo editing program which can be downloaded and easily used by anyone. But many of us have a doubt regarding its safety and authenticity. Is GIMP safe or does it contain viruses? In this article, we will find out the answers by analyzing different aspects.

Is GIMP Safe to Download On My Computer?

Access my phone from computer. There are many sites and online resources available from which we can easily download GIMP. As a user, we just have to follow the generic rules for security purposes we track for all the other online, downloaded stuff. Just like the other software, the safest place to download the original version of GIMP installation program is its website GIMP.org, where we can find the proper version.

When you want to download the 32-bit or 64-bit versions for your Windows, then also the GIMP download is not risky as you have to just click on the link saying, 'If the torrent download doesn't work, you can also follow this link.' After clicking the link, , there will be one installer which will help you to find the appropriate version of GIMP for your system.

Does GIMP Have Viruses?

GIMP is entirely safe and not a virus or malware. Downloading the software from other websites is doubtful. It's not like such websites are always unsafe, but we should avoid downloading from an authentic website as much as we can! Sometimes even some favorite websites also get the untrustworthy sources. So, it is recommended to trust the original sites only for the latest version of programs.

Apart from this point, you can also keep one another thing in mind that is the activation of the firewall or the virus protection software. As I said before, there is no inbuilt virus in GIMP software, but any pirated versions may insert malware and say that it is entirely safe. In such cases, a good virus detection software can be helpful to avoid cyber attacks and avoid the risk.

Is GIMP Safe?

GIMP is free and highly technical. But the plus point is that it is made for Windows, Linux, and many other OS, and also it is continuously updating as per the editing standards and requirements. Moreover, there are many tutorials available on the internet in the written format or even in the audio or video format. They are explained in almost every language. The latest version of GIMP is GIMP 2.8, which maintains the program's legacy as a powerful and excellent image editor. So yes, it is safe.

So that is all for the GIMP. I hope this review is capable enough to clear all your doubts and confusions regarding GIMP's safety and competency. So from now onwards, whenever you or your photo editor friend get a negative thought in mind regarding the safety of using GIMP downloads, then just go through this article and sort out your queries.

This is over two years old, calm down. They may have updated it a few times, but it isn't a large enough detail to keep updating, unless the program becomes unsafe due to an update.