Downloading and installing repackaged software can pose significant risks to computer security, including:
Leo looked at his webcam. The tiny green "active" light flickered once, then went dark. He pulled the Ethernet cable from the wall, his heart hammering. He had the media, but as he sat in the sudden silence of his offline room, he realized that in the world of repacks, "free" always had a hidden cost.
: Files modified to bypass the license check, which can be flagged by antivirus as malicious or unstable.