| Factor | Assessment | |--------|------------| | | Yes—typically www.4download.net or 4download.net | | Is the software authentic? | Unknown—files are modified (“cracked”) by unknown parties | | Is it safe? | No —significant risk of malware, ransomware, and data theft | | Is it legal? | No —downloading cracked software violates copyright law | | Is it worth the risk? | No —the cost of recovering from a ransomware attack far exceeds the price of legitimate software |