The most common payload hidden inside legacy game cracks is malicious software. Because these tools require administrative privileges to overwrite files in your system directory, malicious actors bundle them with:

in March 2010, they introduced a controversial new Digital Rights Management (DRM) system. Unlike previous security measures that only checked for a disc or a one-time activation, this system required a constant internet connection to play the single-player campaign. The Penalty

"Thank you Ubisoft, this was quite a challenge for us, but nothing stops the leading force from doing what we do. Next time focus on the game and not on the DRM. It was probably horrible for all legit users. We just make their lives easier."

The introduction of dual hidden blades and disarming mechanics.