Does a torrented non-zipped folder mean anything bad? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Yourname942@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Is it really sketchy if you torrent a file that by default it is an unpacked folder? (rather than just being a zipped folder)? I'm not sure if I should be concerned if it is able to run anything or gather data since it was unzipped by default. It contained a monkrus.info file that seemed to gather all the data for some reason.. (I think)

Thank you.

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[-] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

I think System Info is a windows thing - try running "msinfo32.exe" and you'll see the same result.

I think microsoft have configured .NFO files to open in this tool by a file association, despite pirates using them as text for DECADES.