Microsoft warns fake game and cracked software installers secretly monetise Windows PCs
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Fake game downloads and cracked software can secretly install programs that use your internet connection or computer power to make money for criminals. These extra programs are often installed without people understanding what they agreed to. Microsoft says the scheme targets people looking for free games, activators and unofficial tools.
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What to do
- Avoid cracked software, unofficial game installers and activation tools.
- Check for unexpected applications and the WorldProxyPool scheduled tasks, and remove them if found.
- Enable cloud-delivered protection, tamper protection and reputation-based controls.
- Review software inventories to find installations that were not intentionally authorised.
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