Look at when the Pastebin was created. Older pastes are more likely to have "dead" links.
Sign your Pastebin text dumps with a PGP key. This allows your users to mathematically verify that the text and the MEGA links inside it were actually posted by you. meganzpastebin verified
: Pastebin itself has a feature called "PRO" badges for its paying members, but it does not have a formal "verified badge" system for users or pastes in the way social media platforms do. This means the "verified" label in this context is not an official designation from Pastebin , but rather a status conferred by the cybersecurity community and news organizations after investigation. Look at when the Pastebin was created
: Direct downloads from unknown sources carry high risks. A "verified" tag suggests the community has vetted the file for viruses or malicious executables. This allows your users to mathematically verify that