Autodesk and other software giants use "phone-home" technology. If you use a cracked version for a commercial project, the company can track the MAC address and IP. The resulting fines often far exceed the cost of a legitimate subscription.
Torrents are the primary delivery method for trojans. Because engineering software requires administrative privileges to install, a "crack" or "patch" can easily install deep-seated malware that steals your data or encrypts your files for ransom.
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You don’t have to resort to risky torrents. Autodesk provides several legal pathways to access their software: