If you are interested in the technical side of how games are "cracked," it generally involves:
Hackers use tools called "decompilers" to find the code responsible for checking if a game is legitimate (the "TRUE/FALSE" check) and force it to always return "TRUE". If you are interested in the technical side
Malicious scripts like cryptominers can run in the background, slowing down your computer and increasing energy costs. If you are looking for information on this
While that particular page on might refer to a specific indie title or a genre of games, downloading cracked games from such sites carries significant risks. If you are looking for information on this topic from a research or safety perspective, 1. Risks of Cracked Game Sites If you are interested in the technical side
Millions of PCs have been compromised by Trojans hidden in pirated games, leading to the theft of login credentials and personal data.
Platforms like Epic Games Store and GOG frequently give away full games for free.