I heard that it is possible to inject video containers with malware. I also heard malware is rampant on 1337x. And I don’t have an antivirus to scan files for the moment cuz I’m on Linux, also it would be too much for me to upload the movie to virustotal.

I found a release that suits my need for the movie I’m looking for, but I don’t know if I can trust this uploader (TGxGoodies). the number of seeders is over 120 for the movie.
the reason I’m reluctant is that a very active uploader on 1337x: IGGGAMESCOM is labeled “Vip Uploader” despite a simple search on reddit shows that there are victims for their malware-injected uploads.

  • Mountain_Mike_420@lemmy.mlEnglish
    16·
    5 months ago

    lol. What? You have a link to article or some proof of a video file as an attack vector for a hacker? Video files aren’t executable and even if there was a way to cause some type of malware to be ran from it the file it would have to be coded explicitly for the video player/system running it.

    My guess that if this was a legit attack vector that all the latest movies and big popular tv shows would be targeted and we would hear a lot of stories about it.

    You’re on Linux which gives you a huge leg up on not being target by a virus. Just chill and watch your movie.

    • OfficerBribe@lemm.eeEnglish
      8·
      5 months ago

      the file it would have to be coded explicitly for the video player/system running it.

      That’s the method. Rare thing I believe and nothing to worry with patched software. Found 1 example.

    • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      11·
      5 months ago

      I think .mkv files can theoretically hold viral payloads… Could be wrong but I feel like I remember reading that somewhere.