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When wondering if something is safe it helps to question just how many people have used it without problems. In this case there has been millions of downloads and I’ve yet to hear a virus coming from Nexus (and not from a person just not having an idea how to be safe).
14 mar 2024 · All content uploaded to Nexus Mods goes through multiple security checks and a virus scan process before being made available to download. Files that file any of these checks are placed into a quarantined state and require manual review by a moderator or Community Manager before being unlocked.
Yes it's safe. With extremely extremely few exceptions, mods are NOT executable software. They're just a set of record changes. Impossible for viruses infect them. Trojans are always possible of course, which is why you use Nexus instead of randomly downloading shit from a link someone posted. Nexus scans all their mods.
Yes. In fact the Nexus has been comprimised in the past. Will it happen? I highly doubt it, but still scan everything you download yourself to be even more sure; though even scanners can't save us 100% of the time.
Nexus uses Virus Total for its virus scan. You can view the files within a download if you're suspicious. (Just click "Preview File Contents" on the mod file.) You can just download manually then scan with Windows or Malwarebytes. Then install the archive into your mod manager.
14 lip 2015 · The Nexus has its own built-in virus detection that scans every file uploaded. But your antivirus is a great second layer. Also pay attention to the file being uploaded.
14 maj 2024 · Under the hood, how does Nexus shield your devices from risky code making it into downloadable mod packages? The Nexus Mod Manager client bolsters defenses by scanning files bit by bit as they arrive, checking against past malware intelligence. Only then is local integration deemed safe.
