Cracked software is notorious for containing hidden viruses or Trojans [1].
The software worked for two days. Suddenly, during a, crucial, project-planning meeting, the program crashed, corrupted the project file, and a ransomware screen appeared, encrypting her laptop and accessing her contacts [1]. Cracked software is notorious for containing hidden viruses
Thinking it would save the day, she downloaded the "cracked" software. The installation required her to disable her antivirus software, which she hesitantly did. the program crashed