Ransomware Can Make Installing Illegal Software More Risky

Several established companies do not deal in unlicensed copies of commercial software, however, there have been some reported cases. There is also a huge probability that a person who is on a tight budget who is willing to do more work from the comfort of their home to install a cracked free copy of a specific program. The problem is, all those who choose to go that route are more at risk than before.

Hackers have started to embed different kinds of ransomware and malware into cracked free copies of a variety of programs. There are security researches from the web who have reported ransomware, like the strain called STOP, is becoming more prevalent in software cracks. These include programs like Photoshop, Windows activation kids, and even anti-virus programs. Just like other kinds of ransomware, by the time you notice signs that your computer has become infected, it is already too late. Through the installation of what you may have thought of as a free version, you will end up having your files locked and encrypted. You will then get a ransom page asking you to pay a large amount of cash if you want to get your files back.

If you are looking for a silver lining in all of these, it’s the fact that the STOP ransomware is not as good as other known malware. There is a chance that you can decrypt your files by yourself and without the help of an IT support but it will surely take some time and a lot of effort. But, it has been accomplished in some cases.

Regardless, STOP is becoming more widespread through crackedsoftware. To make sure that you don’t have to face this kind of problem, it is better if you totally avoid using cracks. Yes, there are instances when you feel that there are certain companies that are overcharging for their product. The problem is that if you opt to use an illegal copy instead of the legitimate one, you are putting all of your personal and company data at risk.

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