36
File Scanning (qlemmy.com)
submitted 11 months ago by stark@qlemmy.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

What do you use to scan executables for viruses/malware?

top 12 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] slippery_salmons 29 points 11 months ago

virustotal.com

[-] heartlessevil@lemmy.one 29 points 11 months ago

I just raw dog that shit and hope for the best

[-] drunkensailor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

me too but im on linux so i can do firejail lutris (or firejail steam or whatever for legit stuff) and run that shit in a security container.

[-] generalEdo@sh.itjust.works 10 points 11 months ago

TIL about firejail and I am excited to try it.

[-] Trincapinones@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago

I just trust windows defender lol

[-] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago

Same here, the 'only' exe files I download are mods for Assetto Corsa, I'm hoping smart people would spot any malware 😬

[-] godless@feddit.de 6 points 11 months ago

A mix of avira and malwarebytes locally, and virustotal if I'm especially sceptical.

[-] crunchpaste@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 11 months ago

I'm using Linux and never really bothered scanning for viruses. Is ClamAV a good start?

[-] Spider89@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

ClamAV is good.

You can also run a VM.

[-] tlit341569@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Windows Defender and for files less than 600 megs virustotal

[-] toxictenement@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 11 months ago

usually just upload it to virus total

[-] ColdWater@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Windows Anti malware and Windows Firewall to block the exe from network

this post was submitted on 06 Aug 2023
36 points (92.9% liked)

Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ

52563 readers
297 users here now

⚓ Dedicated to the discussion of digital piracy, including ethical problems and legal advancements.

Rules • Full Version

1. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy

2. Don't request invites, trade, sell, or self-promote

3. Don't request or link to specific pirated titles, including DMs

4. Don't submit low-quality posts, be entitled, or harass others



Loot, Pillage, & Plunder


💰 Please help cover server costs.

Ko-FiLiberapay


founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS