You do have a valid point but one mishap doesnt mean that everyone is out to get you. The likeliness that there is foul play involved in this instance is almost inconceivable. I hardly doubt there is need for parnoia, however I do agree that one should always be prepared for the unexpected. In this regard I do see your point but none the less it is just a game.
Your thoughts are duely noted and all are advised to proceed at your own risk, when dealing with homebrew software. I do feel that we do not need to fear eachother though cause we are all on the same team here. Everyone here works together to help eachother not maliciously hurt one another. If that was the case this site would suk and I can assure you this site does not suk. As a matter of fact it is the best and the formost authority on every kind of backup known. It is the best website on the net in my book.
If we could spread mass parnoia throughout the entire gamer society, we would surely cut down the piracy rate though.
I know alot of companies that would love it if we had the power to stop piracy all together but there are those who do break the rules and when caught they face the conciquences.
Gaming is always at the risk of the end user and a certain trust must be enstilled otherwise we are all doomed to our own creativity. Leave the lil buggers alone and they will leave you alone (most of the time)! As for the more aggressive worms/virus', we have to deal with them as they present themselves. Meanwhile back on the Ranch, the rest of us can relax and play the original if it becomes to paranoid to play a backup. Either way No Worries there m8!

Btw Cheeers on the good point you made and I hope you see mine as well. Good day Miss!~