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or security patches, leaving the software prone to bugs and vulnerabilities. Legal Consequences
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The availability of cracks like CYGiSO for MATLAB R2013b has several implications:
Cracks distributed via peer-to-peer networks are notorious vectors for trojans. Because users must disable antivirus software to apply the patch, the system is left undefended against embedded malicious code.
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MATLAB R2013b: A Snapshot of Innovation