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1. • Trojanized Installers: The most common vector involves hackers taking the legitimate Opcomfut installer and binding malicious code to it. When the user executes the file, the software may appear to install correctly, while a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) or keylogger installs silently in the background.
   • Ransomware: Executable files masquerading as software cracks are a primary delivery method for ransomware. Once executed, the malware encrypts user files (including flight plans, logs, and personal documents) and demands payment for decryption.
   • Cryptominers: Some cracked software utilizes the host computer's CPU/GPU resources to mine cryptocurrency for the attacker, leading to hardware degradation and system instability.
   • Information Stealers: Given that flight simulation enthusiasts often have high-end hardware and organized file systems, stealers targeting browser cookies, saved passwords, and FTP credentials are frequently bundled with cracked sim tools.