With a heavy sigh, Leo closed the tab. He realized that a "free" download often came with a price far higher than a subscription fee. He decided to stick with the web-based version for the night, choosing the slow, safe path over the tempting shortcut of a suspicious advertisement.
Leo hesitated. He knew the risks of "free" software, but his bank account was as drained as his patience. He clicked the link. The site was professional enough, filled with five-star reviews from "users" claiming it saved their careers. He hovered his cursor over the large green 'Download' button. With a heavy sigh, Leo closed the tab
Just as he was about to click, a memory of a colleague’s horror story about ransomware flashed in his mind. He paused, looking closer at the URL. It was a string of random numbers and letters—not exactly Microsoft’s official domain. Leo hesitated