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An old attack vector for malware has resurfaced. Attackers can potentially take control of a computer by getting users to load malicious subtitles.

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/05/...itle-hack/

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/05/23/...es_return/

The "hackers" have even manipulated subtitle download sites to rank their malware laden subtitle files higher.