Relieved, Leo went back to work. He didn't notice that his CPU fans were spinning faster than usual or that his internet connection had become sluggish. In the background, the "crack" had installed a . Instead of protecting his files, the software was now quietly cataloging his passwords and using his powerful new hardware to mine cryptocurrency for a stranger halfway across the world. The Cost of a Shortcut
: You cannot trust a security tool that originates from an untrusted, illegal source. Relieved, Leo went back to work
: It is always safer to use official trials or free versions of reputable antivirus software rather than risking a "full" cracked version. Relieved, Leo went back to work