: Only download Crunchyroll from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or recognized console stores.
Beyond malware downloads, Crunchyroll has faced several security challenges recently: Crunchyroll_Secure.rar
: In March 2026 (and in a similar 2017 incident), the official site was hijacked, prompting visitors to download a "new desktop app" called Crunchyroll_Secure.exe or contained within a .rar file. : Only download Crunchyroll from the Google Play
: This file was actually ransomware or a Trojan designed to encrypt your hard drive and demand payment. Apple App Store