We should probably use upx to package executable in torrenting space (Discussion) (upx.github.io)

submitted 1 month ago by Linuxer@discuss.online to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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UPX is open source and works on linux , windows and mac (ie. cross platform) I would like to know why the torrenting space isn't using it already / having a mature discussion about it.

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[-] Teknikal@eviltoast.org 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Have you ever used upx on a windows machine, defender throws fits and deletes everything.

[-] Linuxer@discuss.online 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

What advantage does it have over existing methods? It’s great that it’s cross-platform, but so are zip files. And the content inside isn’t cross-platform, so I don’t think that ultimately adds anything.

https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/437

It states that the more people use and report upx as non antivirus to windows , the better detection rate occurs. This software is open source y'all. Not sure why you all have got your pitchforks

heres https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/e61c808be19688dacff19d9439563410067e6eb72a9cc8afdb2644a785d056b1 , upx virustotal link.