: Third-party ISOs may be "laced" with dangerous malware variants, such as clipper programs that steal data.
Downloading unofficial modified Windows ISOs, such as the releases found on third-party sites, poses significant security risks. These unofficial builds are often modified with pre-installed software, custom scripts, or activation tools that can contain malware or spyware . : Third-party ISOs may be "laced" with dangerous
: Unlike official versions, these files cannot be verified using Microsoft's official SHA-256 hashes, meaning there is no way to guarantee they haven't been tampered with. : Third-party ISOs may be "laced" with dangerous