Security & Verification

At SeekaGo, security is not just a feature; it is the foundation of our platform. We understand that in the digital age, downloading software can be risky. Our "Security & Verification" protocol is designed to eliminate that risk, ensuring that every file you download from SeekaGo is authentic, unmodified, and safe.

1. Our "No-Touch" Guarantee

The most important security measure we take is what we don't do.

Many download sites repackage software to include "download managers," adware, or browser toolbars. SeekaGo strictly enforces a No-Touch Policy:

  • We never bundle third-party software.
  • We never modify the installer files.
  • We never inject ads into the software.

When you download a file from SeekaGo, you are getting the exact binary file released by the original developer.

2. Automated VirusTotal Integration

To provide independent, third-party verification, SeekaGo has integrated the VirusTotal API directly into our backend systems. This allows us to scan every file against over 70 of the world's leading antivirus engines (including Kaspersky, BitDefender, Symantec, and Microsoft).

How it Works:

  1. Submission: Before a file is published on SeekaGo, our system sends the file (or its hash) to VirusTotal.
  2. Analysis: The file is analyzed by the collective intelligence of the antivirus industry.
  3. Reporting: We embed the results directly on the software's download page under the "Safety Scan" tab.
  4. Transparency: We provide a direct link button—"View Full Report on VirusTotal"—so you can view the detailed scan results on the VirusTotal website yourself.

3. Digital Fingerprints (Hashes)

Visual verification isn't enough. To ensure file integrity, we publicly display cryptographic signatures for every piece of software we list. These unique "fingerprints" allow you to verify that the file you download is authentic and has not been tampered with or corrupted during the download process.

For Files Stored on SeekaGo

When a file is hosted on our secure servers, we provide a comprehensive suite of hashes so you can verify integrity against any standard:

  • MD5
  • SHA-1
  • SHA-256

For Direct Links (Official Sources)

When we provide a direct download link to the official developer's repository, we validate the remote file using the industry-standard high-security checksum:

  • SHA-256

(Note: You can verify these hashes using Windows PowerShell, the macOS Terminal, or any third-party checksum utility.)

4. Website Security (SSL/TLS)

Security extends beyond the files. The SeekaGo website is fully encrypted using HTTPS (TLS 1.3). This ensures that your browsing history, search queries, and interactions with our site are private and cannot be intercepted by third parties or your ISP.

5. Reporting False Positives

Antivirus software typically uses "heuristics" (behavioral analysis) to detect threats. Occasionally, this can lead to a "false positive," where a legitimate, safe program is incorrectly flagged as suspicious.

If you believe a file on SeekaGo has been incorrectly flagged, or if you believe a file is actually malicious despite our scans, please report it immediately:

  1. Go to the specific software page.
  2. Click "Report Software".
  3. Select "Security Issue".

Our security team reviews these reports as our highest priority. If a file is confirmed to be malicious, it is removed from our servers immediately.

6. Contact Security Team

If you are a security researcher or have found a vulnerability in the SeekaGo platform itself, please contact us directly.

Email: support@seekago.com