Hi Bob3160,
This development had to be expected, when add-ons came in like AllPeers, see
http://software.newsforge.com/software/06/06/20/1940233.shtml?tid=130&tid=13which seem safe at first sight, but controversial at least in some respects.
So here it is the same old routine, download only from a reliable source, check and doublecheck, and everybody knows the old saying: "Curiosity killed the cat or your computer integrity in this case".
Therefore it is curious that youngster these days not even seem to care one bit or byte to minimalize the risk of viruses and other malware, it is just part of the bargain they think, they reinstall easier as you can blink your eyes, while they don't think how they endanger the security of others during the process. Irresponsible behaviour or just plain stupidity, I don't know where this stems from.
polonus