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Grandma we only use torrents for games, or to transfer things. (thelemmy.club)

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[-] JebanuusPisusII@szmer.info 1 points 1 week ago

It doesn't run, but it is downloaded and seeded to other potential victims.

[-] fushuan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago

Okay, understood, you would indeed be promoting the malicious file even though it wouldn't be an issue for you personally. Then agree with the other comment, block it in the torrent client directly.

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