: Pirated software cannot be updated through official channels. This leaves your system vulnerable to newly discovered security flaws that the developer has already patched for legal users.
: Tools like Rufus or Ventoy are completely free, open-source, and widely trusted for creating bootable media and managing Windows installations.
: Most "cracks" are bundled with malicious code. This can include trojans that steal banking info or ransomware that locks your entire computer until you pay a fee.