Sophisticated malware embedded in modified software binaries can log your keystrokes, steal stored browser passwords, and access sensitive banking details.
The situation is even more dire: cybersecurity researchers from NordLocker reported that a trojan horse infected millions of PCs and stole 1.2 terabytes of personal information—and this malware was largely spread through illegal software, including a cracked version of Adobe Photoshop. adobe photoshop cc 2015 20150529r88 32 64bit crack hot
According to Microsoft's official Q&A platform, "Pirate apps and Cracks normally come with malware or virus and if not because they normally disable update or redirect update servers and modify apps, they pose risks to your system". Even when a crack doesn't immediately trigger antivirus warnings, the modified code can: steal stored browser passwords