In 2023, reported a similar threat: a PowerShell script labeled office-2016-activate.ps1 that, instead of activating Office, downloaded a variant of the RedLine Stealer malware—software designed to harvest saved passwords, cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets. office professional plus 2016 product key github
A product key is a 25-character code used to activate a Microsoft Office product, including Office Professional Plus 2016. The product key is required to unlock the full features of the software and ensure its legitimacy. In 2023, reported a similar threat: a PowerShell
The distribution of product keys and activation bypass tools on GitHub constitutes a direct violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Microsoft’s Terms of Service. instead of activating Office