He told me that the rules should have included this warning: Do not download pirated software and cracks from filesharing networks and cracks sites because they are a major source of malware ...

Many people around the world would rather download a cracked version of expensive software (for example Windows, the Adobe Suite, or similar) from a torrent site, and follow up with a crack/keygen ...

Cybercriminals in Pakistan ran a global malware empire using pirated software, amassing vast profits while exposing victims’ ...

"As long as people continue to download cracked software, attacks like these will continue and continue to be profitable for attackers," Avast says.