Blutopia: News

[Len]

In the last few days knowledge of a major Utorrent v3.x vulnerability/security flaw discovered by Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy was made public - it was found in old and new versions of uTorrent v3.x releases dating back over 4yrs.

Older uTorrent versions 1.8.2, 2.0.4 and 2.2.1 are not affected in the same way as uTorrent versions 3.x.If your running utorrent 3.x variations in alpha, beta or production releases you're advised to change your app ASAP for your own safety.

For those who use the uTorrent version 3.x, please downgrade to the versions of uTorrent above as they are allowed versions of uTorrent (1.8.3 2.2.1 or 2.0.4). These have LESS security risks THAN v3.x

Alternatively change to a viable alt like Qbitorrent 3.3.16/4.04 -or- deluge 1.3.15 as they have a more stable environment and LOOK and behave similar to utorrent 3.x - and are FREEware.

Older 1.6.x 1.7.x 1.8.x 2.0.4 and 2.2.1 uTorrent versions are ok.(These have LESS security risks THAN v3.x)The exploits as they are do not work on 1.8.2, 2.0.4 and 2.2.1, you have uTorrent 1.8.2, 2.0.4 and 2.2.1 all you have to do is disable the Web UI (if it is enabled) and change the advanced setting "net.discoverable" to false. Neither of these mean 2.2.1 is in the clear, but even though yes, it is outdated, and no, it is no longer maintained, it is still in better shape than newer uT versions.

Please make sure you protect yourself and have the correct settings done.

We are not hopping on the band wagon and banning these clients! This does not effect the site. Instead it effects you, the user! Please take action to protect yourself. Although some might say it has been like this for years and its just that now people know about it. But people the word is spreading that puts you at more risk.

Pirate safe my friends!!!!!