| Risk | Consequence | |------|--------------| | Malware | Keyloggers steal passwords; ransomware locks your files. | | Browser hijackers | Your homepage changes, and you see endless ads. | | Cryptominers | Your GPU slows down dramatically even when not gaming. | | Legal issues | Fines or ISP warnings for piracy in countries with strict laws. | | Corrupted files | The game won’t launch, or crashes at critical moments. | | No updates | You miss patches, new content, and dual audio fixes. |