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Usually making registry edits. You've got to be afraid of the things you don't see instead.
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2025
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meanwhile, on Linux running the pirated games through proton:
I've downloaded a pirated copy of a game containing a virus - Panik I'm running Linux so it can't hurt me - Calm Wine has gotten so good, the virus actually works - PANIK
First post under this one in my feed is about AI-powered cross-platform ransomware.
Heads up, Proton has enough access that your actual personal data could be at risk if the malware is sufficiently flexible to deal with the environment.
where are people getting their shit from that this is a risk?
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Do you think most people check the source before downloading?
....... what kind of place is this?
Yes? This is https://programming.dev/ so I'd assume people know better than to run pirated software without verifying it's source...
Don't be like me and just shrug when that happens. I've had actual legitimate software do this, so I tend to be more relaxed about this type of stuff. Moreso than I ever should.