: Unofficial "mod" versions are often used as delivery mechanisms for malware, ransomware, or adware . Once installed, these can monitor your keystrokes, capture screenshots, or steal sensitive credentials without your awareness.

: Modified code is often poorly optimized, leading to excessive battery drain, overheating, or frequent crashes .

: Modded apps frequently request excessive permissions—such as access to your contacts, location, and storage —which go beyond the needs of the original app. This data may be transmitted to remote servers controlled by unknown entities.