I Don't Download Cracked Software to Avoid These 4 Real Dangers
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Summary
Downloading software for free, often known as cracking, can have serious consequences that put your computer at risk.
This violates the intellectual property rights of the software developers and owners and can result in expensive penalties and, in some cases, even prison time, depending on the country’s copyright laws.
It can also contain malware, such as InfoStealers and RATs, which can steal sensitive information and allow hackers to take control of your device, using it for their own purposes, such as launching distributed denial of service attacks.
Additionally, the bugs and vulnerabilities found in cracked software can cause permanent damage to your device, compromising firmware and damaging the system, as well as leaving devices vulnerable to infection due to the lack of security updates and patches that legitimate software users have access to.
All of these factors can lead to costly repairs and wasted time in repairing the damage done by cracking software.
