: Malicious torrents can contain "infostealers" that target your personal credentials and financial information.

: Cracked game files commonly trigger antivirus warnings; while some are "false positives" for game fixes, others are legitimate Trojans hidden within the download. 2. Technical Specifications of NBA 2K21

Torrenting files from non-reputable uploaders often exposes your system to several threats:

If you choose to proceed with a legitimate version, be prepared for substantial storage requirements:

: Historically, certain torrent clients themselves have been flagged for silently bundling bitcoin miners or other spyware.