Many users download these programs to fix clogged nozzles when the standard driver cleaning fails.
Ensure that any Adjustment Program you attempt to use is explicitly labeled for the Epson M1170 (sometimes listed as Workforce M1170 or similar regional variants). Using a program intended for a different model can permanently damage your printer’s control board.
Random torrent sites, free file hosts (Mediafire, Mega with no reputation), or YouTube links in descriptions. These are the “top” sources for malware, not for legitimate software.