@interru You can thank assholes that abuse every #Filehoster and a #SueHappy #Copyrightmafia for that...

Seriously, the former one killed #AnonFiles and the latter one is why they only want to allow-list access to their upload function...
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/anonymous-file-sharing-service-anonfiles-shuts-down-due-to-users-abusing-the-service/

@dameoutlaw @blujayfox
Because that broad brush is justified.

Just as one doesn't go into a bar that tolerates Neonazis, one doesn't go onto a site or forum that accepts #CSAM or stochastic terrorism.

And with it's centralized architecture, #BlueSky has no reason not to remove said obviously illegal contents.

And yes, reporting #CSAM will get hosters to fire customers quickly.

And if that's too hard for them then maybe they should cease operation like #AnonFiles did:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-sharing-site-anonfiles-shuts-down-due-to-overwhelming-abuse/

File sharing site Anonfiles shuts down due to overwhelming abuse

Anonfiles, a popular service for sharing files anonymously, has shut down after saying it can no longer deal with the overwhelming abuse by its users.

BleepingComputer

Whenever you offer a service for free and it includes a relatively alright way for a user to stay anonymous you're going to end up with so much shit it becomes undoable to work with. https://anonfiles.com/

#anonfiles #FreeServices #Anonymous

Anonymer Filesharing-Service Anonfiles macht dicht

Aufgrund von Missbrauch hat der Filesharing-Hoster Anonfiles aufgegeben und seinen Service eingestellt.

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Anonfiles se închide – OneTechNews

Anonfiles se închide: Ce înseamnă asta pentru utilizatorii de internet? Anonfiles a fost un serviciu popular de găzduire a fișierelor, care permitea utilizatorilor să încarce și să partajeze orice tip de fișier, fără a fi nevoie de înregistrare sau de verificare. Acest lucru a atras mulți utilizatori care căutau o modalitate ușoară și anonimă de

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File-Hosting Icon AnonFiles Throws in the Towel, Domain For Sale

File-hosting site AnonFiles.com has thrown in the towel. The site's operators cite massive abuse by uploaders as a prime reason.

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File sharing site Anonfiles shuts down due to overwhelming abuse

Anonfiles is a file sharing site where users can share files anonymously.

The proxy provider also dropped them prior. Anonfiles cites extreme abuse despite controls as the reason for the shutdown.

#cybersecurity #infosec #security #anonfiles

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-sharing-site-anonfiles-shuts-down-due-to-overwhelming-abuse/

File sharing site Anonfiles shuts down due to overwhelming abuse

Anonfiles, a popular service for sharing files anonymously, has shut down after saying it can no longer deal with the overwhelming abuse by its users.

BleepingComputer
File sharing site Anonfiles shuts down due to overwhelming abuse

Anonfiles, a popular service for sharing files anonymously, has shut down after saying it can no longer deal with the overwhelming abuse by its users.

BleepingComputer
Anonymous file-sharing service #AnonFiles has shut down due to an unmanageable volume of user abuse. The operators are now seeking a buyer for the domain.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/anonymous-file-sharing-service-anonfiles-shuts-down-due-to-users-abusing-the-service/

#ファイル共有サイト #Anonfiles が圧倒的な不正行為のため #閉鎖 」: BLEEPINGCOMPUTER

「Anonfilesは多くの人にとって便利なファイル共有サイトであったが、他のユーザーからは、マルウェアや技術サポート詐欺、不要なGoogle ChromeやFirefoxのブラウザ拡張機能などをリダイレクトさせる怪しい広告主がよく使われているという報告もあった」

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-sharing-site-anonfiles-shuts-down-due-to-overwhelming-abuse/

#prattohome #BLEEPINGCOMPUTER

File sharing site Anonfiles shuts down due to overwhelming abuse

Anonfiles, a popular service for sharing files anonymously, has shut down after saying it can no longer deal with the overwhelming abuse by its users.

BleepingComputer