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Instead of a product key, the text file contains a script or a link to a malicious executable. When you open it, you install a keylogger. This software records every keystroke you make—including your online banking passwords, email logins, and credit card numbers. By the end of the week, your identity could be stolen.

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reported in early 2025 that campaigns using the pattern [bit.ly link] + [product name] + [.txt] increased by 340% year-over-year. The most targeted software? Outdated versions of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and WinRAR. bit.ly office2013txt

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Check if your employer or university participates in the Microsoft Home Use Program. Millions of employees and students are entitled to a free copy of Office 365 Pro or a massive discount (often 75% off). Instead of a product key, the text file

If you absolutely refuse to pay for software, use LibreOffice. It reads and saves Microsoft Office files (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx). It is free, open-source, and contains no malware. It runs perfectly on Windows 10 and 11. Check if your employer or university participates in

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