To understand the risks involved, it is essential to break down the technical terms used in these search queries.

The most dangerous repacks install a . A rootkit burrows into the kernel of your operating system. It hides files, processes, and registry keys from the operating system. Because the rootkit arrives via a patched version of AVG, the security software (now compromised) treats the rootkit as a "trusted component." You cannot see it. You cannot uninstall it. The hacker now has permanent, silent remote access to your machine.