If your IDE is compromised, every project you build or deploy could be injected with malicious code.

This subject title—typical of "cracked" software sites—points toward a significant intersection of ethics, cybersecurity, and the modern developer’s toolkit. The Illusion of "Free"

Cracked software often requires disabling antivirus or firewall settings during installation, leaving the entire OS vulnerable to ransomware or miners. The Ethical and Professional Cost