Is mod.io safe?

[lya505]

Im really crazy about downloading a mod in mod.io because it may be an virus or something of this kind, anyway if someone knows please answer my question
it isn't safe o good my pc has a hand kidnapping my cat with a toilet plug!

[jaquig]

the mod system and mods for Timberborn are safe, including mod.io based options.

[Tobbert]

If I were you, I wouldnt trust any of the mods on modmio ESPECIALLY the ones by that Tobbert person. Steals info and takes your pc hostage. Really sketchy dude.

[Sigille]

Hallo. Hat auch jemand Probleme mit diesen mods? Timberapi ist nicht kompatibel mit der Version 4.. creativemod funktioniert auch nicht..

[lya505]

Originally posted by jaquig:

the mod system and mods for Timberborn are safe, including mod.io based options.

thanks still im very worried just my paranoia
nothing to change (im maybe going to wait for its release)

[Wolfie_]

Mod files that just add new buildings are just data files and maybe new textures (images), same goes for additional maps, those are just a JSON (data text file) compressed within a zip file. of course, still check the downloads for unwanted 'passengers'. The one that might be of more concern to some is the BepInEx which contains a bunch of DLL binaries, unfortunately, aside from custom maps, looks to be required for all other mods. That will come down to each person's tolerance for risk. Typically, you'll get the "lots of people use it, therefore it's safe" argument, however that's a flawed premise (doesn't resolve the root concern).

I'm holding out hope that the devs will implement mod support within the game as they near v1.0 release, bypassing the need for third-party hacks.

@lya505, nothing wrong with being cautious, so long as it's based on reasoned thought, paranoia tends to verge into the territory of unreasoned fear, which tends to be less helpful in life.

[QueenPixxa]

Originally posted by Tobbert:

If I were you, I wouldnt trust any of the mods on modmio ESPECIALLY the ones by that Tobbert person. Steals info and takes your pc hostage. Really sketchy dude.

Very true. My computer burst into flames the moment I installed the train mod. I had to buy a new one.

[lya505]

i already got the mods, even tho no need for posting on dead topics

[Fall2YrDoom]

Nothing is safe, don't let anyone try and tell you otherwise.. The game itself is safe or we can sue for damages, but the mods are not restricted and can contain many trojans.. Best bet,stay away from any site with mods, sooner or later you will get hit..

[Tobbert]

Originally posted by Fall2YrDoom:

Nothing is safe, don't let anyone try and tell you otherwise.. The game itself is safe or we can sue for damages, but the mods are not restricted and can contain many trojans.. Best bet,stay away from any site with mods, sooner or later you will get hit..

🤣

[Fall2YrDoom]

Funny ? ha jokes on you, not 1 computer on this Earth is safe from hackers.. I told everyone when they started making computers, I did coding for apple.. Money hungry tards kept going though and now you have to spend $$ to protect your device and even that is not 100%.. Don't believe me, look it up..

[Fall2YrDoom]

Not hard to get into a web site and add Trojans to any Mod.. I seen them do it and they still do it.. 3rd party sites are to never to be trusted.. No matter what...

[Entoarox]

Mods for Timberborn are managed CLR assemblies, while this may not mean much to you, to keep it simple, if you unzip the files, have your virus scanner scan them, and nothing pops up? Then you can be 99.9% certain there is no virus to worry about.

If you are still worried, then disable the internet while you play, as the only way to get a virus onto your PC if it is not already part of the mod, is for the mod to download it from the internet.

TL;DR There is always a risk when you install any executable program, but Timberborn mods can be decompiled to check if they do anything evil, so if you are worried enough, just do that.

[Tobbert]

Originally posted by Fall2YrDoom:

Not hard to get into a web site and add Trojans to any Mod.. I seen them do it and they still do it.. 3rd party sites are to never to be trusted.. No matter what...

If i were you I wouldn't use a computer anymore. Any program can have it, so better to not use any programms at all. 🤣

[Lil Puppy]

Been modding games since the early 90's and have never once seen a legit infected mod. Especially now since the vast majority of sites are hosted on a platform that is virus scan protected. Just stop pretending you're going to get viruses all the damn time.

Watch out for PDF's though and everything in your email.
If you're getting your mods from torrents, you're doing it wrong. Most of them are on github if you really want to see the inside.

[Lufian]

Originally posted by lya505:

Im really crazy about downloading a mod in mod.io because it may be an virus or something of this kind, anyway if someone knows please answer my question

If you have an antivirus, especially a good one you can scan the downloaded files for a virus.