: Using cracked software is a violation of copyright law and can lead to civil or criminal penalties, including heavy fines.
: To install a crack, users are often prompted to disable their existing antivirus, leaving the system completely defenseless against the malware hidden within the download.
: Pirated software is frequently infected with Trojans , ransomware , and keyloggers . A study found that 92% of computers with pirated software installed were pre-infected with malware.