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DuckDuckGo now shows which one is the official site (programming.dev)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by federino@programming.dev to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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[–] degen@midwest.social 48 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Wonder how long that will stand. Also hasn't 1337 been deemed unsafe, or is it back on good terms?

[–] Hedlosa@lemmy.blahaj.zone 57 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Commenting so I can follow thread, I have been using 1337 for a good few years and has no idea it got into the bad books.

[–] CaptainBasculin@lemmy.ml 42 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

~~As far as I can recall, EMPRESS called them out for linking malware to her crack releases. Please someone correct me about its details as I don't fully remember it.~~

Edit: Looked it up, there was a torrent with a bitcoin miner injected that 1337 mods appearently didnt remove which caused the whole ordeal.

[–] Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 4 months ago

1337x.to is generally fine to use, just be sure to check the notes on the Megathread and use your common sense.

Context

  • When signing up on the 1337x platform, it's crucial to bear in mind that it's accessible to all users.
  • The act of downloading movies and TV shows is often regarded as safe. This is primarily because these files do not come in .exe format, thus reducing the likelihood of virus infection.

Risk

  • It's highly advisable to be careful when downloading games and software from the site unless you have total confidence in the uploader's trustworthiness. Avoid uploaders like IGGGames due to their notorious track record of distributing malware.
  • Opt for reputable uploaders like DODI Repacks, FitGirl Repacks, and KaOsKrew to ensure reliable content and mitigate any potential risks associated with unverified sources.
[–] degen@midwest.social 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

What I'm referring to is the Baldur's Gate 3 fiasco. I don't know how things panned out, but people were turning away from it at the time. Admins were aware/involved as far as I ~~know~~ remember.

[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 16 points 4 months ago

All software from torrent sites should be treated with a wary eye.

[–] Ilandar@aussie.zone 28 points 4 months ago

Safe and official are not the same thing. I'm not sure there is any pirate site that is 100% safe when downloading applications. You are always taking an educated risk based on the history of the site, the moderation, the users and the application in question. It is not a good habit to think of things as clean or unclean, safe or unsafe, because circumstances can always change and you need be actively on the lookout for warning signs.

[–] mariusafa@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

1337x is good. Open it with tor and get rid of all the shit. Then get the magnet.

[–] Artyom@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

1337x is known to host some game cracks with malicious bitcoin miners built-in. If you don't play cracked games, maybe it's nbd, but it still stands that you shouldn't trust them.

[–] mariusafa@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Haven't found one yet. In general you shouldn't trust any crack. That's why you have to check every game with virustotal and restrict internet acces to all of them. Fitgirl posts her repacks there too.

[–] histic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago

Any public site is bound to have some just download from known safe uploaders and you're fine

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 9 points 4 months ago

I haven't had a problem with it besides the click stealing malware ads that uBlock gets rid of