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The promise of a "Lua injector" sounds perfect: a tool that lets you run custom Lua scripts to modify the game in real-time. However, the search for a is a digital minefield. This article will explain what these tools claim to do, why most "download links" are dangerous, and how to safely mod Mafia II without infecting your PC.

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