: Some malicious repacks package the videos inside an executable file ( .exe ) disguised as an automated media player or extractor. Running these files can deploy info-stealers, ransomware, or turn your machine into a remote-controlled botnet node.

: Alongside video files, some repacks extract the high-definition image frames and matching text plates to serve as a complete digital comic archive. The Technical Appeal of Repacks

Because repacks are distributed via unverified third-party sites, they are prime targets for cybercriminals. Bad actors frequently bundle malicious software inside the archives.