Adding the infected computer to a botnet to perform DDoS attacks or send spam.
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These files often include "instructions" telling the user to disable their antivirus or add an exclusion folder, giving the virus a clear path to the system. 3. The Goal: Data and Resource Theft Once the "crack" is executed, the attackers focus on:
