Malware designed to grab your saved browser passwords, credit card info, and crypto wallets.

While the promise is free software, the "cost" is often paid in your privacy and system stability. 1. Malware and Ransomware

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Searching for a might seem like a shortcut to saving money, but it usually ends in a compromised computer. The sophisticated encryption Microsoft uses means that most "new" cracks found on random websites or YouTube descriptions are scams.