I know these postings are lacking variety but security of your electronic devices is important enought to warrant the attention.
Major software vendors that we are alll familiar with operate their own websites to distribute or sell their own software. Use a major vendor's site to download their software, (e.g., Microsoft, Apple, Google).
Even open-source projects typically have their own websites where you can safely download the software. First search for favorable references to the project or developers from sources like industry news and review sites or software publishers you've worked with in the past.
More to come......
