Security researchers have found that cybercriminals use complex redirect networks when offering free game downloads. One investigation by Trellix revealed that a "complex web of redirects when downloading a free copy of a game actually installs dangerous malware that will hijack your PC, disable security software and install vicious malware".

There are legitimate methods for compressing game files. The most well-known example is , a website that distributes highly compressed repackaged versions of PC games. These repacks typically use advanced compression algorithms like FreeArc archiver and LZMA2 compression, along with dictionary compression techniques, to reduce game sizes by 50-80% while maintaining all game content.

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