TrendLabs says two out of the five most prevalent hacking tools in circulation have been actively downloaded by users seeking to extend the trial period of commercial software. The company said such tools are often downloaded via P2P (peer-to-peer) networks or websites hosting illegal software. Users are unaware that the downloads surreptitiously install malicious software on PCs. The software can then be used by hackers to steal personal information including financial data, the research arm of PC security firm Trend Micro said.”]
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