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Microsoft Security Intelligence
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Updated on Feb 19, 2017

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.

Hacktools can be used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.

Don't run hacktools because they can be associated with malware or potentially unwanted software.

We often see malware on PCs where hacktools are detected. You can read more about hacktools in Volume 13 of the Security Intelligence Report.

Alert level: high
Updated on Oct 29, 2023
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 12, 2021
Alert level: high
Updated on Oct 15, 2017
Alert level: high
Updated on Nov 11, 2019
Alert level: high
Updated on Jul 29, 2021
Alert level: high
Updated on May 20, 2025
Alert level: high