Why looking for a crack software version is dangerous, specially for crypto user

[samputin]

The thing to do with cracked stuff is to keep the download you have and reuse in future if they work well. There are plenty of programs I've used for years on junk PCs that gave me no trouble at all so they get loaded up on the next one too.

This is pretty much what I do as well. Though my way is that, I ask for the file from a friend who has it for a long time already. Glad I could get it for free 'cause if it's someone else, he'd surely ask for a payment.

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And when it comes to Windows 10 Microsoft don't really care all that much if you're not activated. You can still use it in perpetuity. I'd much rather get the occasional nudge from them than go to shithole websites and download unknown crap.
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I know right. Ever since I had a laptop of my own, I didn't bother to activate my MS apps. As long as I can use it with the necessary tools in it, I'm fine. Downloading files I'm not sure of from the internet is something I avoid. Virus and malwares could be in any form now. Better safe than sorry.

[Serious475]

Here are some reasons why you should avoid downloading a cracked software:
1. It can cause malware infections- Downloading illegal software can cause malware infection, the malware inside the cracked software can steal the important information on your device and the worst thing is that it can cause of having more malware.

That is true, installing cracked software on your device can cause of having malware and it can steal some of your important data on your device, that is why every company and businesses do not use any cracked software, they buy it to avoid those things, they have much important information that they should keep only for their company and businesses and it would be a big problem if this would be stolen by other hackers just because of downloading it.  We should know how viruses can bring problems to our device so we should not let it in.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Here are some reasons why you should avoid downloading a cracked software:
1. It can cause malware infections- Downloading illegal software can cause malware infection, the malware inside the cracked software can steal the important information on your device and the worst thing is that it can cause of having more malware.

That is true, installing cracked software on your device can cause of having malware and it can steal some of your important data on your device, that is why every company and businesses do not use any cracked software, they buy it to avoid those things, they have much important information that they should keep only for their company and businesses and it would be a big problem if this would be stolen by other hackers just because of downloading it.  We should know how viruses can bring problems to our device so we should not let it in.

Businesses and companies should not definitely use any cracked or illegal software because it could cause a massive downfall on their business, and their data could be stolen instantly. I also used cracked software, and I know it's consequences such as ransomware, malware virus, etc. But I only used cracked software in my other PC, which I don't have any critical data on it, so I assume my funds are a little safe from those illegal softwares.

[Maroons]

Here are some reasons why you should avoid downloading a cracked software:
1. It can cause malware infections- Downloading illegal software can cause malware infection, the malware inside the cracked software can steal the important information on your device and the worst thing is that it can cause of having more malware.

That is true, installing cracked software on your device can cause of having malware and it can steal some of your important data on your device, that is why every company and businesses do not use any cracked software, they buy it to avoid those things, they have much important information that they should keep only for their company and businesses and it would be a big problem if this would be stolen by other hackers just because of downloading it.  We should know how viruses can bring problems to our device so we should not let it in.

Businesses and companies should not definitely use any cracked or illegal software because it could cause a massive downfall on their business, and their data could be stolen instantly. I also used cracked software, and I know it's consequences such as ransomware, malware virus, etc. But I only used cracked software in my other PC, which I don't have any critical data on it, so I assume my funds are a little safe from those illegal softwares.

Well fortunate for you becase you have a spare pc to use but of course not all of us have a spare pc some people even struggles to have a pc for them so downloading legitimate softwares will be harder for them, if you really dont have money to buy software and you have good amount of very important information your going to put in your computer better to wait till you can buy yourself a copy of a legitimate software because its a invesment, your mind will always be at ease when it comes to viruses entering your pc.

[NotATether]

Do yourself a big favor, buy an original license instead of infecting your computer - and you don't have to go beyond this forum to do that, visit Digital goods, but always check the seller Trust, and use escrow if necessary.

I'm getting a little off-topic, but there are pretty much no escrows for digital goods. None of the reputable escrows want to hold those kind of things, escpecially activation keys. There's a legal liability issue for the escrow if the escrowed product key turns out to be stolen by the seller. I wasn't able to find an escrow for a gift card I was trying to sell there.

I would avoid buying from that board completely unless the seller has DT green trust or hundreds of earned merit, because 95% of the sellers there are scammers.

[libert19]

I used to use every single thing pirated, from os itself to apps and video games. As I got older, I realized it's better idea to buy genuine products — it supports developers and is good for my own safety.

[lovesmayfamilis]

The whole point is that people download the hacked versions, this is the unwillingness to pay the developer. But there is a good saying “there is always free cheese in a mousetrap”.

Having received such a program, a lot of troubles can fall on the user. In addition to the fact that in some countries there is responsibility for downloading pirated software, but the user's computer itself becomes very vulnerable. It is clear that the computer itself will be infected and all data will leak into the network And this applies not only to those who own the cryptocurrency. It is possible to perform all sorts of fraudulent actions with a computer that has viruses. And the owner will be responsible for the damage caused. If remote access is opened to the computer, then attackers will be able to use it for all their dirty purposes.

[Lucius]

I would avoid buying from that board completely unless the seller has DT green trust or hundreds of earned merit, because 95% of the sellers there are scammers.

I’ve had completely opposite experiences, but maybe I’ve just been lucky or know how to judge people well, so I’ve never had problems. You are probably right about escrow, apart from what you stated, no one wants to be an escrow for such small transactions. I would also disagree that 95% of sellers there are scammers, how many of them have honest intentions, and how many of them actually know what they are selling - some are just resellers of bad goods, without even being aware of it.

[Cratoon]

Definitely agree with you OP.

Of course it isn't worth using a nulled version of some scripts just to get hacked by hacker who nulled the license later.
There's a ton of stories like that and the person who got nulled script always regrets not buying a licensed copy.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

I'm gonna bump this thread because a new malware has pop up, called MosaicLoader.

New MosaicLoader malware targets software pirates via online ads.

After being deployed on a victim's system, MosaicLoader downloads additional malware ranging from cryptocurrency miners and cookie stealers to Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and backdoors using "a complex chain of processes."

Again, just a reminder for everyone, not just for beginners but also for the most experience crypto users out there.