Hey everyone! I recently got an IP address from a Steam game (8.130.189.108|iex) and decided to run some code on it using a virtual machine. The games I'm playing seem to work fine, but I'm getting a bit paranoid. I ran antivirus programs like McAfee and Malwarebytes, and they didn't pick up on any viruses. I'm curious to know if anyone can check this out or give me some insight if this is safe or if I might be exposing myself to risks.
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Be very careful! That IP is fetching scripts and might modify your files without you realizing. My advice? Avoid running anything that you can’t verify completely, and always be wary of what you download. Better safe than sorry!
Running strange scripts can definitely compromise your system. It’s possible you’ve executed malicious code especially since those scripts might be evading detection by your antivirus. If I were you, I’d think about resetting your system to be safe.
It sounds like you're executing potentially dangerous commands. Even if antivirus programs don’t flag anything, it doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. The command you mentioned appears to download and run a payload, which is risky and can lead to infections, especially from questionable sources. Just be cautious and consider whether all this is worth it!
If I isolate the environment using a virtual machine, can I mitigate the risks?