The software you steal often comes with a backdoor that steals everything you own. The victim never connects the free movie to the drained bank account six months later.
Multiple factors are pushing users toward these "piracy megathreats" in 2025 and 2026: Streaming Fragmentation
The economic implications would be profound. With the backbone of global trade being sea-based, a significant threat to maritime security could lead to increased insurance costs, potential shortages of critical goods, and a general destabilization of global economic systems.