ROM Hack Recent Bricking attack

[AngelDrop]

Hi guys -
First off I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the community here and how helpful people are.
And the huge jumps in progress are incredible.
I wasn't affected by the recent fake pokemon download. But it did make me think surely a script that checks for junk data or something a long those lines wouldnt be too difficult? Just a drag and drop type scenario even - Maybe it already exists and I don't know about it.
I suppose I just thought for the people desperate to try new games it might be something worthwhile.
Im very grateful for all tutorials on here and the work people have put in.

 

[Hodorian]

It's not that easy to check for every possibility that can brick your console.

If you still want to be safe, from such bricks. Then just download only from trustful sources.

 

[MohammedQ8]

Just download them from softu-cobratu and you will be safe haha.

 

[blawar]

Latest tinfoil verifies signatures and wont install brick apps.

 

[rodan100919]

Now is that Tinfoil old, TinfoilTM, or Goldleaf? I can't keep any of them straight with how much of a hot mess that scene is right now.

 

[blawar]

Now is that Tinfoil old, TinfoilTM, or Goldleaf? I can't keep any of them straight with how much of a hot mess that scene is right now.

Only way to find out, is to install the brick payload with each one of them on your switch.

 

[rodan100919]

Only way to find out, is to install the brick payload with each one of them on your switch.

In retrospect, probably should've paid attention to who was responding to me. Pretty obvious which one you were talking about now