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.