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Hostile executables distributed inside posted archives, sometimes disguised as installers or codec packs, sometimes hidden in password-protected files that resist scanning. Binary groups carry no moderation or reputation layer, so nothing filters what is uploaded, and an NFO file or a filename can be fabricated as easily as the archive itself. Scanning after extraction remains the only practical check.
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