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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Alextheacceptable@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

I was looking for a pretty niche indie game, but I wanted to try it out before purchasing... The only link that still works is made by a user who made their account 4 years ago and about 700 posts, but also 1 warning.

How do I know whether or not I should trust this link?

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[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago

Better yet, launch it in a VM with an antivirus

[-] WallEx@feddit.de 14 points 2 months ago

If you want to be very sure: no Internet connection. There are some ways to escape a VM, but its not very likely.

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

I'd believe that such a malware with those zero days would target higher value targets than gamers looking for 60€ entertainment.

[-] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

Depends. Smart people have children who do stupid shit lol.

[-] WallEx@feddit.de 3 points 2 months ago

Yep, was just meant as a "I want it 100% secure" way. Not saying its likely.

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