If you decide to proceed with a download from an unfamiliar source, follow these safety steps:
: Open the .torrent file in your client but do not start the download yet. Look at the file list. If you see .exe , .bat , or .msi files inside what should be a video folder, delete it immediately.
: Torrenting is often used for sharing copyrighted material. Downloading such content without permission can lead to legal notices from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
: Only download torrents from established communities with active moderation and user comments. Peer reviews on sites like 1337x or TorrentGalaxy can alert you to fake or malicious files.
: Before opening any downloaded file, run a scan using VirusTotal or a robust antivirus like Bitdefender . Conclusion
: If the torrent claims to be a high-definition movie but the file size is only 5MB, it is almost certainly a virus.
