Why you should not use cracked software?

It Can Cause Malware Infections Once a user has downloaded and installed cracked software, the malware hidden inside can steal information from their computer. And it can even go on to download more malware, making the problem much worse. The malware profiled in the report could do all sorts of invasive things.

Does cracked software slow down your computer?

Yes. It’s one of several reasons to avoid cracked software altogether, and to avoid even visiting cracked software web sites). Most cracked software contains some form of malware, and that can very quickly slow down your system, can pull in even more malware, and then slow it down even more over time.

What are the risk associated with using pirated software?

In an attempt to download a pirated software, you may land up on potentially dangerous websites, which can infect your PC with adware, bots and even a ransomware. When the device is infected or attacked, the malware sends out the sensitive credentials such as username, account number, password etc to the third party.

What are the economic risks for getting caught using pirated software?

When obtaining pirated software, you have a one in three chance of accidentally downloading malware with it. This can lead to irreparable damages, like identity theft & loss of personal data including payment information.

Why do people use cracked software?

Short Bytes: People download pirated software, movies, music, games, ebooks, etc. because they don’t want to pay for they content they want to consume, or it’s too costly. The “free tag” is not the only reason people indulge themselves in copyright infringement.

Why is pirated software bad for business?

Pirated files often contain viruses and spyware that could slow your systems down or even completely stop them running. As well as losing time and potentially business, you’ll also have to pay to get the problem fixed. To make matters worse, you might find the malware you install is ransomware.