: Pre-activated software often includes Trojans , ransomware , and spyware . A study found that 92% of computers with pirated software were pre-infected with malware.
: Malicious installers often disable Microsoft Defender or add exceptions to bypass security scans. : Pre-activated software often includes Trojans , ransomware
: Background processes like keyloggers can harvest your passwords, banking info, and personal data. : Pre-activated software often includes Trojans