Search for studies on BitTorrent malware analysis or cybersecurity risks of cracked plugins on Google Scholar. 2. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Papers
Academic and industry papers often discuss the risks of downloading cracked VSTs. These "cracks" are a common vector for and cryptojackers .
If you are interested in how the SoundSpot plugins actually work (such as their compressors, EQs, or saturators), you should look into papers.
