Hypotheticly if instead of searching for my old ps 2 discs i downloaded a rom could the emulated games infect my computer once ran? this question isn’t ps2 specific.

  • otp@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    If you’re concerned, try comparing them to known hashes. If there’s a mismatch, you could have something sketchy.

    Also be careful with archives (.zip, .rar).

    Some emulators are/were able to be exploited, so modified ROMs/ISOs/etc. could look like a legit game, but have actually been injected with a virus.