These allow attackers to gain remote access to your computer.

If you find IDM too expensive, there are several powerful and free open-source alternatives that provide similar functionality without the security risks:

Using a "lifetime serial key" found on a third-party site is a violation of the software's End User License Agreement (EULA).

The "patching" process can break core features of the downloader, leading to frequent crashes or failed downloads.

An open-source download management tool with a large community of support.