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Fake game and cracked software downloads turn Windows PCs into revenue sources

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What happened

Criminals are hiding unwanted programmes inside fake versions of popular games, cracked software and utilities. When people install them, their computer is quietly used to earn money for the criminals. Microsoft's investigation found several separate branches of this scheme.

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What to do

Avoid downloading games, cracked software or utilities from unofficial sites.
Check Windows machines for unexpected proxy or background software installed alongside legitimate programmes.

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