You are essentially installing spyware on your own system, but the data isn't going to you. It's going to a cybercriminal who can now watch everything you do, steal your identity, drain your bank accounts, and hold your data for ransom.

A: Yes. The same search that finds cracks also finds malware disguised as cracks. Even "trusted" crack uploaders get hacked or turn malicious.

Don't forget the tools already on your computer.