Research from security experts at Kaspersky shows that many sites use fake "Download" buttons to install Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) or adware.
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Many cracked files "silently deliver embedded malware," such as Trojans, ransomware, or keyloggers , designed to steal passwords and financial info. " such as Trojans