: Many modded APKs request additional permissions compared to their original counterparts, some of which could be invasive or unnecessary.

: Modded APKs can contain malicious code. Since they are modified from the original, they might bypass security measures or install additional unwanted software on your device.

Android is the most targeted mobile OS for malware. Hackers often embed trojans, adware, or spyware into popular MOD.apks. In the case of Hazelnut Latte 0.12.4, security researchers have flagged several cracked versions for containing:

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