Be careful if you have pirated Windows, your cryptocurrencies may be in danger

Dec 9, 20213 min de lectura

The danger of pirated activators in Windows.

Windows is the most widely used operating system in the world, yet it is also the most hacked. Many people would rather download an activator than pay a few dollars for a genuine Windows license.

One of the most popular activators is the KMSpico, for many years it has become the favorite of the people. However, by using it you could be in danger of having your cryptocurrencies stolen. Recently it has been known that a version of the activator which has been altered is hovering on the network.

By using this tool, you will not only activate your Windows, but also malware will be installed on your computer that has the ability to steal the cryptocurrency wallets that you have on your computer. So, by saving a few dollars you can lose a lot of money.

The problem of pirated Windows

More and more people are using a pirated Windows license. This is a reality, but all the people who do this are in grave danger. And this is not only due to this malware, but those pirated versions do not have real support from the company.

The problem escalates much more when we talk about companies that use these activators to avoid paying for licenses for computers.

When a problem occurs, these companies will not be able to get support from the company, which means they will have to solve it themselves or hire someone to solve it, which ends up spending much more.

It is always advisable to download software from their official websites and obtain a legal license.

Nowadays, you can buy a Windows license for about 15 or 20 dollars, these are completely legal and functional licenses, therefore, it is not necessary to risk being a victim of hacker for such a small amount.

How does this malware work?

The information regarding this malware has been shared by Red Canary, since it has been detected that some unofficial versions of the KMSpico include a cryptobot undercover.

What this software would do is access the wallets that you have on your computer and carry out transactions without you being able to realize it. In this way, it would be completely stripping you of your cryptocurrencies.

Programs that have been compromised by this malware

There has also been a list of programs which have a higher risk of being attacked by this malicious program. Therefore, if you use KMSpico and any of these, it is recommended that you format your computer and buy an original license. If you don't want to buy it, it is recommended to use a free operating system such as Linux.