Advice Request Are these 2 files safe? I need 2 opinions

[SumTingWong]

Hello,
Are these two files safe? I need 2 opinions.
Suspicious 1 file site:

GitHub - yaronzz/Tidal-Media-Downloader-PRO: Download 'TIDAL' Music On Windows/Linux/MacOs (PYTHON/C#)

Download 'TIDAL' Music On Windows/Linux/MacOs (PYTHON/C#) - yaronzz/Tidal-Media-Downloader-PRO

github.com

VT: VirusTotal

Suspicious 2 file site:
AudFree - Ultimate Spotify Converter, Tidal Converter, Amazon Downloader Solutions | OFFICIAL

VT: VirusTotal

 

[EndangeredPootis]

Both are AI/ML learning detections by AV's extremely prone to false positives, its fair to say they are safe.

 

[Moonhorse]

Thats fp, i have used tidal in past , but spotify with controlid dns blocks spotify ads

 

[SumTingWong]

Thats fp, i have used tidal in past , but spotify with controlid dns blocks spotify ads

These two are tidal music convertor. I have never heard of them until reddit people suggested me to these. I need to download tidal music on computer for offline use. Not sure if it is safe or not.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

These two are tidal music convertor. I have never heard of them until reddit people suggested me to these. I need to download tidal music on computer for offline use. Not sure if it is safe or not.

you can isolate the program with Windows Sandbox.

 

[SumTingWong]

you can isolate the program with Windows Sandbox.

i dont have windows sandbox

 

[EndangeredPootis]

i dont have windows sandbox

Try Sandboxie, or use an Virtual Machine

 

[SumTingWong]

Try Sandboxie, or use an Virtual Machine

can malware escape from vm though? im nervous that malware might escape from vm then land onto my host machine.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

i dont have windows sandbox

You can install it.

can malware escape from vm though? im nervous that malware might escape from vm then land onto my host machine.

They can but isn't the case for normal malware.
You can also disable network access.

 

[Kongo]

can malware escape from vm though? im nervous that malware might escape from vm then land onto my host machine.

Most are doing malware testing on a VM in the Hub and never got infected as far as I know. Don't worry about that.

 

[EndangeredPootis]

can malware escape from vm though? im nervous that malware might escape from vm then land onto my host machine.

The most likely chance it will escape is via your network.

 

[SumTingWong]

Most are doing malware testing on a VM in the Hub and never got infected as far as I know. Don't worry about that.

Is Shadow Defender and vpn on good enough for testing? I uninstall mine a long time ago so I might need to install it again.

You can install it.


They can but isn't the case for normal malware.
You can also disable network access.

Is Shadow Defender and vpn on good enough for testing? I uninstall mine a long time ago so I might need to install it again.

The most likely chance it will escape is via your network.

what if i install shadow defender and use it along with vpn? Is this good?

 

[Kongo]

Is Shadow Defender and vpn on good enough for testing? I uninstall mine a long time ago so I might need to install it again.

It is if you do the testing on a clean system without important and sensitive data stored on it. Otherwise use a VM on which malware can't access your host system.

 

[SumTingWong]

It is if you do the testing on a clean system without important and sensitive data stored on it. Otherwise use a VM on which malware can't access your host system.

oh okay

can you post a guide how to setup virtualbox properly for app testing and malware testing?

 

[Kongo]

oh okay

can you post a guide how to setup virtualbox properly for app testing and malware testing?

Quite a good one:

I personally use Shadow Defender and from time to time VMware Workstation Player.

 

[SumTingWong]

Quite a good one:

I personally use Shadow Defender and from time to time VMware Workstation Player.

is it good if i use shadow defender inside virtualbox or just redundant to use shadow defender inside virtualbox?

if i disable network access on virtualbox, can i use internet on virtualbox?

 

[Kongo]

is it good if i use shadow defender inside virtualbox or just redundant to use shadow defender inside virtualbox?

Redundant. Shadow Defender restores the system to the state on which you activated the Shadow Mode. That's why I wouldn't recommend it to test on your main system, as malware can still steal your passwords and other sensitive stuff. Either use an old laptop or desktop pc, whipe your drives and install a VPN and Shadow Defender, or use a VM with the settings in the video. The only important thing is that you should use only one side of file sharing between your host system and VM. You should enable drag n' drop from your host to your VM but never the other way around, as malware can escape that way and infect your host system theoretically. Otherwise the settings mentioned in the video are good enough.

Edit: If you decide to use a Virtual Machine you still need a VPN either on your host system or the testing system. (Host system is recommended)

 

[SumTingWong]

Redundant. Shadow Defender restores the system to the state on which you activated the Shadow Mode. That's why I wouldn't recommend it to test on your main system, as malware can still steal your passwords and other sensitive stuff. Either use an old laptop or desktop pc, whipe your drives and install a VPN and Shadow Defender, or use a VM with the settings in the video. The only important thing is that you should use only one side of file sharing between your host system and VM. You should enable drag n' drop from your host to your VM but never the other way around, as malware can escape that way and infect your host system theoretically. Otherwise the settings mentioned in the video are good enough.

Edit: If you decide to use a Virtual Machine you still need a VPN either on your host system or the testing system. (Host system is recommended)

On video timeline 8:37 folder share

Do I to check auto mount and read only?

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Is Shadow Defender and vpn on good enough for testing?

I never use shadow defender.
VPNs aren't for security.

 

[Kongo]

I never use shadow defender.
VPNs aren't for security.

What do you recommend instead of a VPN?