Why are cracks and keygens considered viruses?
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Good evening,
I would like to know why cracks and keygens (which I only use when I have purchased the game/software/other, of course) are regularly considered viruses?
If we are 100% sure that the keygen does not contain a virus, why do antivirus programs consider it as such? Is it because it causes a modification in a directory that does not "belong" to it? If that's the case, why do FF or Chrome extensions not trigger the antivirus (they do change the character of the explorer, don't they)?
My question is not about whether or not I should click on a .exe, but just to understand a bit more about this specific point.
Thank you for your clarifications :)
I would like to know why cracks and keygens (which I only use when I have purchased the game/software/other, of course) are regularly considered viruses?
If we are 100% sure that the keygen does not contain a virus, why do antivirus programs consider it as such? Is it because it causes a modification in a directory that does not "belong" to it? If that's the case, why do FF or Chrome extensions not trigger the antivirus (they do change the character of the explorer, don't they)?
My question is not about whether or not I should click on a .exe, but just to understand a bit more about this specific point.
Thank you for your clarifications :)
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Hi,
Because they often have similar functions like file patches, etc.
Sometimes they also have their own packers.
So the antivirus with its somewhat crude generic detections doesn’t make a difference.
Note that before, there were many fake sites that peddled viruses - see: https://forum.malekal.com/viewtopic.php?t=893&start=
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Your eyes they penetrate me,
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That's when I got up and left
Because they often have similar functions like file patches, etc.
Sometimes they also have their own packers.
So the antivirus with its somewhat crude generic detections doesn’t make a difference.
Note that before, there were many fake sites that peddled viruses - see: https://forum.malekal.com/viewtopic.php?t=893&start=
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Like the angel you are, you laugh creating a lightness in my chest,
Your eyes they penetrate me,
(Your answer's always 'maybe')
That's when I got up and left
There's a good chance they are malware, yes.
Do you happen to know a free but reliable antivirus like Avira that's available on Android?
One more small question, how can I check if my Android is the latest version available? I have a Wiko Cink Five.