| Source Type | Risk Level | What You Get | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very High | Infected .exe disguised as .iso , cryptominers, ransomware. | | File uploaders (Mediafire, Mega) | Moderate | Password-protected rar files, fake surveys, expired links. | | Emulation forums (Reddit, GBAtemp) | Low (if vetted) | Real hashes, but still illegal if you don’t own the disc. | | Official stores (Steam, GOG) | None | Legal, safe, often superior to the original .iso . |