Cracked (Illegal) Software

tetonbob · 05-11-2008, 10:11 AM

This is the main reason your computer is infected. Visiting cracksites/warezsites - and other questionable/illegal sites is always a risk.

Even a single click on the site can drop multiple forms of very serious malware, many of which disable your onboard protection, and System Restore.

If you install the cracked software, you are running executable files from these dubious, unknown sources. You are in effect giving these sources access to information on your hard disk, and potential control over the operation of your computer.

Additionally, cracked programs are illegal. Before posting for help, uninstall any such applications.

Referring to the Forum Rules which you should have read at the time of Registering at this forum, TSF does not support illegal activity. As such, be advised that any request for assistance in removing malware may go unanswered, or may be discontinued, if cracked (illegal) software is present on the machine

05-11-2008, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,156 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Cracked (Illegal) Software This is the main reason your computer is infected. Visiting cracksites/warezsites - and other questionable/illegal sites is always a risk. Even a single click on the site can drop multiple forms of very serious malware, many of which disable your onboard protection, and System Restore. If you install the cracked software, you are running executable files from these dubious, unknown sources. You are in effect giving these sources access to information on your hard disk, and potential control over the operation of your computer. Additionally, cracked programs are illegal. Before posting for help, uninstall any such applications. Referring to the Forum Rules which you should have read at the time of Registering at this forum, TSF does not support illegal activity. As such, be advised that any request for assistance in removing malware may go unanswered, or may be discontinued, if cracked (illegal) software is present on the machine __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009 Last edited by Ried; 09-10-2009 at 08:53 PM.