Microsoft and Mojang have taken steps to combat cracked marketplaces and protect players. Some of the measures include:
Logs your keystrokes to steal passwords, financial information, and account credentials. 2. Account Bans and Loss of Purchases
Because purchases are tied to official servers, true "cracked" access to the live marketplace does not exist. Websites claiming to offer free marketplace downloads are usually distributing modified game files or ripped assets. The Major Risks of Cracked Marketplace Content 1. Malware and Security Threats
The existence of cracked Minecraft Marketplaces can have a significant impact on the Minecraft community:
