Just noticed that both 1337x and TorrentGalaxy mark IGGGAMES as a "trusted uploader"
But I remember seeing that group being blacklisted and called out in multiple Piracy communities and wikis a few years ago.
What happened? Are they good now?
Back in 2019 some releases installed directly from IGG-GAMES contained crypto miners. They also added their own DRM to releases. Since then I have stayed away and never looked back.
Shame, because there have been some times that igg is the only group with a specific release.
I know I've seen that on 1337x and was absolutely disappointed. Don't remember what I was looking for, but definitely a shame.
didn't 1337x have a cryptominer that wasn't removed by the moderators last year?
Haven't noticed anything from them. I heard rumors but never saw any proof (reliable).
Copied from the moderator at PiracyGames subReddit NotIsaacClarke:
Ads built into the game at runtime: https://i.redd.it/x1gz0rbix1721.jpg
DRM added to their releases which prevents the game from launching if removed: https://i.imgur.com/pNjo10d.png
Cryptominers and startup malware included in their games: https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/bzczk6/i_think_i_found_an_infected_game_on_igggamescom/eqsqqj0/
Attempting to install browser hijackers: https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/apcvx4/here_we_go_again_igg_this_time_im_not_reporting/
Javascript malware on their website: https://removeddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/9f1rf2/igg_games_now_downloads_adware_into_your_computer/
Both 1337 and TG are some of the worst places to get your torrents from. They themselves are about as trust worthy as Trump on a quaalude.
Recommendations?
Private trackers are the safest. A public one will always be sketch. But if you want a public one, give therarbg.com a try.
i was told 1337x refused to take down torrents that contained crypto miners, which is why it's not a truly trusted source anymore. it should be fine for video and music, but I'm not downloading video games or anything that might contain an executable.
