TurboTax is used to handle some of your most confidential information. Using a compromised version of the software puts your entire financial identity at risk. Hackers can use the information found in your tax returns to commit identity theft, file fraudulent returns in your name, or drain your bank accounts. Legal and Ethical Implications

Encrypting your personal files and demanding payment to get them back.

Monitoring your keystrokes to steal your login credentials for bank accounts and email.