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You can pretty easily check the SHA hash on them, and confirm. The newest dosdude patcher, actually logs into Apple and downloads the legit installer.

• mhurron 10y ago
  It's the patcher part that is untrustable here. Also, where does Apple make the hash of the legit installer available?
  • overcast 10y ago
    Welp, your alternative is end of life from Apple. Install Little Snitch, monitor usage, scan for viruses. I'm only giving you my anecdotal evidence, as well as 200 pages of responses on Macrumors.
    • wila 10y ago
      Apple still has security updates for yosemite. So sure you cannot run a supported version of macOS Sierra, but it is not EOL yet.
      • overcast 10y ago
        Hardware is end of life.