Cracked software is the #1 vector for malware. Security firms (Kaspersky, Malwarebytes) consistently report that over 50% of “preactivated” creative software contains hidden payloads:
Software piracy is illegal in most jurisdictions. Copyright infringement can lead to lawsuits, fines, and other legal penalties. Ethically, using preactivated software is theft of intellectual property. It deprives the developers and the company of revenue that funds continued innovation, support, and the development of the very features you are seeking to use.