Tag: FlightSimLabs

Flight Sim Company Threatens Reddit Mods Over “Libelous” DRM Posts – TorrentFreak

Flight sim company FlightSimLabs caused controversy earlier this year after embedding malware in its software to tackle piracy. Now the company is at the center of a new storm after unhappy users on Reddit reported anti-piracy files being installed into Windows systems folders. In response, FlightSimLabs have threatened Reddit mods with legal action, for not doing enough to tackle ‘libel’.

Source: Flight Sim Company Threatens Reddit Mods Over “Libelous” DRM Posts – TorrentFreak

Flight Sim Company Embeds Malware to Steal Pirates’ Passwords – TorrentFreak


Flight sim company FlightSimLabs has found itself in trouble after installing malware onto users’ machines as an anti-piracy measure. Code embedded in its A320-X module contained a mechanism for detecting ‘pirate’ serial numbers distributed on The Pirate Bay, which then triggered a process through which the company stole usernames and passwords from users’ web browsers.

Source: Flight Sim Company Embeds Malware to Steal Pirates’ Passwords – TorrentFreak