| Risk | Description | |------|-------------| | | Cracked installers are a prime vector for keyloggers, ransomware, or cryptocurrency miners. | | Botnet recruitment | Your Mac could become part of a DDoS network without your knowledge. | | Personal data theft | Saved passwords, cookies, and files may be exfiltrated. | | Legal liability | Copyright infringement can lead to fines or ISP penalties. | | No updates | Missing security patches and new features (e.g., Neural Filters). | | System instability | Crashes, permission conflicts, and kernel panics are common. |