| Risk Category | Description | |---------------|-------------| | | Mod APKs are often repackaged with spyware, adware, or banking trojans (e.g., FakeApp, Joker malware). | | Data Theft | May request unnecessary permissions (SMS, contacts, location) to harvest personal data. | | Account Ban | While the official game is discontinued, if any online features remain, your Google/Rovio account could be banned. | | No Updates | Version 1.5.2 lacks security patches for newer Android OS (11+). May crash or not install on modern devices. | | Legal violation | Circumvents Rovio’s monetization and constitutes copyright infringement under DMCA and similar laws. |