: Many cracked IPAs are bundled with malware. According to security research from Trend Micro , installing third-party apps outside the App Store can lead to data theft, including your photos, passwords, and sensitive emails.

: Modified apps often request extensive permissions (like access to contacts or location) without a legitimate reason. Experts at Palo Alto Networks have noted that pirated app clients can abuse enterprise certificates to execute unreviewed code on your iPhone.

Modified or "cracked" IPA files are apps that have been tampered with to bypass paywalls. However, since they are not vetted by Apple, they introduce several dangers: