Has anyone used Thunderstore.io mods?

[Creamy P1e Skwert]

I really want to download the Anarchy mod that people are currently enjoying and going wild on. But I'm afraid of 3rd party sites just downloading encrypted malware into my desktop PC.

Has anyone tried mods from Thunderstore? I think it's more of the trusted ones but I still don't trust it.

[General T.Montana Tropic Thunder]

Originally posted by FondledCows:

I really want to download the Anarchy mod that people are currently enjoying and going wild on. But I'm afraid of 3rd party sites just downloading encrypted malware into my desktop PC.

Has anyone tried mods from Thunderstore? I think it's more of the trusted ones but I still don't trust it.

I have never visited that website.
thunderstore.io seems IMHO so irrelevant that it has no scamadviser.com user reviews.

A few comparisons:

https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/nexusmods.com
https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/thunderstore.io
https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/steampowered.com

Such a check example is just one of many points one can look into when trying to judge things for legitimacy.

My 50 cents.
I sometimes file DMCA takedown claims.

[Zyhgar The Phoenix]

Thunderstore is safe to use, like nexus but for unity games.

[General T.Montana Tropic Thunder]

https://gridinsoft.com/online-virus-scanner/url/thunderstore-io
https://gridinsoft.com/online-virus-scanner/url/nexusmods-com

[Creamy P1e Skwert]

Originally posted by Zyhgar The Phoenix:

Thunderstore is safe to use, like nexus but for unity games.

How do you know?

[Zyhgar The Phoenix]

Cause i used it.
If you're so afraid of a virus then use an powerful antivirus like Kaspersky or when you download put the link or files in virustotal

[Creamy P1e Skwert]

Originally posted by Zyhgar The Phoenix:

Cause i used it.
If you're so afraid of a virus then use an powerful antivirus like Kaspersky or when you download put the link or files in virustotal

oh

[knoworknowplay]

Ditto - no issues so far.

[sternenstaub70]

in case you are unsure about malware in those mods, almost all mods are also available as source code at github which you can compile yourself if you don't trust the compiled versions on thunderstore

[BigYundol]

Works for me to waiting for official mod support. There're some tiny mods, which really makes gameplay feeling better.

[Mntoes]

Originally posted by Zyhgar The Phoenix:

Cause i used it.
If you're so afraid of a virus then use an powerful antivirus like Kaspersky or when you download put the link or files in virustotal

Kasperskey is Russian, erm.. no thanks. No evidence of it been used maliciously but I'n not taking the chance.

[Zyhgar The Phoenix]

Originally posted by Mntoes:

Originally posted by Zyhgar The Phoenix:

Cause i used it.
If you're so afraid of a virus then use an powerful antivirus like Kaspersky or when you download put the link or files in virustotal

Kasperskey is Russian, erm.. no thanks. No evidence of it been used maliciously but I'n not taking the chance.

🤓

[General T.Montana Tropic Thunder]

Originally posted by 💕HAPPY NEW YEAR💕:

https://gridinsoft.com/online-virus-scanner/url/thunderstore-io
https://gridinsoft.com/online-virus-scanner/url/nexusmods-com

https://gridinsoft.com/online-virus-scanner/url/thunderstore-io

"What is Thunderstore-io?

Thunderstore.io is flagged as engaging in Malicious Distribution. This indicates that the domain is actively involved in distributing malicious content, such as malware and unwanted files, that can pose significant risks to users' devices and data.

It can deploy various forms of malware, including viruses, trojans, and ransomware. These malicious files can harm or compromise a user's device, leading to potential data breaches, loss of personal information, or damage to the device's functionality.

Visitors to Thunderstore.io may unknowingly download these harmful files, putting their devices and personal information at risk. Malicious distribution often occurs through deceptive tactics, such as disguising harmful files as legitimate software or leveraging vulnerabilities in users' systems.

You must exercise extreme caution when visiting this site, as the potential consequences of downloading and executing files from such a domain can be severe. Employing robust antivirus software, keeping software up to date, and practicing safe browsing habits are essential measures to mitigate the risks associated with domains involved in malicious distribution."

[Zyhgar The Phoenix]

Buddy stop.
I've been using thunder store for 2 years now with no issues.
Nexus and moddb can have the same issue.
Just don't use overshart and install mods manually.
If you're worried about malicious files as i stated use an anti virus or scan the download with virus total.
Stop actually trying to spread fear from a ♥♥♥♥ antivirus company that's literally irrelevant.

[Aturchomicz]

How do you even get a Virus with Windows Defender man? Yall sound crazy?? 😭

[Tau]

Thunderstore is a platform similar to Nexus. I have used it for several games and there have never been any problems, some of them years ago. Of course it is possible that some black sheep upload a mod with malware, as Thunderstore does not check the mods as far as I know.

Even with Nexus it can happen, despite checking, that a virus sneaks in.

So there is always a risk. Even if it may be small.