How HackTools are harmful for Windows 10?

Teemo Tang 11,336 Reputation points
2020-07-14T08:37:19.7+00:00

Hi,

How HackTool:Win32/AutoKMS, HackTool:MSIL/AutoKMS and HackTool:Win64/AutoKMS are harmful for Windows 10?

With Regards

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Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
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  1. Jenny Feng 14,076 Reputation points
    2020-07-15T06:26:32.897+00:00

    This tool itself is not harmful, however it can be used to patch or "crack" some software so it will run without a valid license or genuine product key.

    Beware of running hacktools because they can be associated with malware or unwanted software.

    You may refer to the following link for details:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=HackTool:PowerShell/ApexToolkit.A&ThreatID=2147749462

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