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2023-10-06 13:19:05 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 18B2D402A1A3F1AC0AD694C9A3BD3490E5B3C5097A8ED2DC7D24F32B8701AEBC
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Use of unofficial 3rd party activation tools like MAS is considered software piracy in many jurisdictions. Some similar tools are known for containing malware which have resulted in cyberattacks, even if MAS does not. https://cybernews.com/news/ukraine-utility-firm-malware/ UK law: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/18/section/1 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/48/contents USA law: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?hl=false&edition=prelim&req=granuleid%3AUSC-1994-title17-section506&num=0
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