How do I know if a certain movies uploader on 1337x is trusted ? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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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.

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[-] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 2 years ago

This. And TGxGoodies is one of the biggest uploaders on 1337x, I'd say they can be trusted. I prefer them to most others, because they keep good quality on low file sizes.

[-] renard_roux@beehaw.org 9 points 2 years ago

I feel the same way about MeGusta — x265, always great size/quality ratio.

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