| Risk Category | Description | |---------------|-------------| | | Keygens, loaders, and cracks frequently contain trojans, ransomware, or cryptocurrency miners. | | Legal liability | Software piracy violates copyright law and Microsoft’s Terms of Service, potentially leading to fines or legal action. | | No updates | Pirated versions cannot access security patches, leaving systems vulnerable. | | Data loss | Cracked software may corrupt files or transmit sensitive diagrams to malicious servers. | | Account theft | Unofficial installers often include credential stealers targeting Microsoft accounts. |