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This isn't something I've dealt with personally, but recently heard the story on the podcast and was pretty astounded:

"A company who makes add-ons for Flight Simulator X included malware in one of their downloadable jets, players have alleged. The malicious file is called ‘test.exe’ and it is designed to extract passwords from the Chrome web browser."

Now that's some extreme DRM. "Pirate our downloadable jet? We leak your credit card information and Social Security Number to the darknet."

Original story: https://rockpapershotgun.com/2018/...

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    Why would Flight Simulator jets be .exe files?
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    @tiberius1900 I think the virus was an executable within the jet's files. The jet itself was legit, but they embedded a virus within its files
  • 0
    .. the virus would deploy itself once it notices you are using a pirated product key.
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