Is MAS (Microsoft Activation Scripts) safe to use? (sh.itjust.works)

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I want to install MAS to my clubhouse's computer so I can share MS Office with our member, but I wonder if it's really safe.

Some people on Reddit say that it's a trojan

https://www.reddit.com/r/pchelp/comments/1crolj9/reinstalled_windows_10_and_windows_security/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Piracy/comments/16rdsc4/regret_using_microsoft_activation_scripts/

They say that I can check the source code since it's open sourced, but I'm not sure. It's too complex, and downloading several files inside a script. I haven't checked yet but it can be downloading some blobs, idk.

Also the domain of the official page sounds suspicious... "mass grave"??

Edit: I use Debian btw

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[-] TheMachineStops@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 years ago

It is safe, I scrolled through the code very quickly in the past and I didn't see anything suspicious in it. Windows labels it as trojan, but Windows label most keygens as trojans even if they are safe.

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