: Unauthorized modifications to system files can cause frequent crashes, errors, or registry corruption.

: Cracked versions often cannot connect to official servers, leaving your software without critical security patches . Support for Office 2016 officially ended on October 14, 2025 , making unpatched versions even more vulnerable. Legal and Ethical Implications

: Many "cracked" versions are bundled with trojans , ransomware , or spyware that can compromise your personal data.