Malicious actors use the demand for high-value software to trick users into downloading ransomware, which completely locks down the user's hard drive and demands payment for decryption.
: Cracks often contain trojans or spyware that compromise your computer.
Digital forensics is built on trust—trust in tools, trust in processes, and trust in the integrity of evidence. Using modified software of unknown provenance violates that trust at every level.
Oxygen Forensics has made its licensing terms explicit, and the company has modified its license terms to prohibit use by certain types of organizations. Using cracked software violates these terms completely, and the company maintains the right to pursue legal action against unauthorized users.