Why using pirated windows is still a bad Idea

Using pirated windows is very bad idea from a security point of view -as these pirated copies of the windows are not secure enough as they will not get patched for critical security updates from Microsoft even if force try to update them then Microsoft server will catch your system based on fake licenses number and will block you from windows updates and disable several features including server capabilities and desktop wallpaper and software updates from windows update server.

Now you might be interested to know what kind of security risk are we talking about here so let get into it.

So I analysed a pirated copy of windows using a anti malware software and at the very first scan it found 4 infections of several kind of malware and key loggers.

now you want to know what malware it "malware is harmful piece of software that can cause damage to you data and exploit you system for any personal information "

Keylogger are the special program made to monitor each key stroke on the keyboard that you make these are used to steal your banking details credit card number and debit cards online banking passwords and system passwords for files and application like Password manager the dirty hacker who planted these harmful software in the pirated copy of windows can steal your identity and cause some serious damage to your virtual, reputation and real life they can empty your bank account in seconds and make you homeless.

this scan shows the infection type found in the core windows system files.

This is example what the infected pirated windows did its malware activated as soon as you powered the system and it downloaded a fake copy of visual basic name file which is actually a key logger that will monitor and send each key you press on your keyboard to the hacker through which they know everything you are typing those malware also has capabilities to install a RAT in your system.

A RAT is Remote Administrative Tool through which they can literally they can control your computer without physically touching it and can make your life more miserable.

here is what a security expert said about this issue-

Windows, after having dropped it's embedded ad's (see: One Drive Ad, now a part of explorer) - the feature could be further exploited to plant 'malware', 'spyware' & have the explorer infected from unknown sources.
That's a big hit & a broad risk. Shouldn't be any if you go all into Linux Core, as you're in control from the very scratch. If rich, go Mac - that's pretty decent as well. - Shritam Bhowmick Application Security Expert.

I don't want to promote Microsoft windows and there product here this is not a sponsored article but its better to use either original windows or if you can't buy it then don't use windows at all use Linux distributions like Ubuntu Debian or Mint which are great for starters in Linux community.

If you can afford to spend some more money I will suggest buying a Mac which is a perfect combination of security of unix plus performance of apple brand.

Again I am here if you have any question related to any topic in this field.

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