– The token is refreshed silently by the client using the stored serial number (if the license is still valid) or via a “renew” endpoint that checks the subscription status in the Billing Service.
| Risk | What happens | |------|---------------| | | Your files get encrypted; hackers demand Bitcoin to unlock them. | | 2. Cryptominers | Your GPU/CPU runs at 100% silently – electricity bill spikes, computer slows down. | | 3. Identity theft | Keyloggers record every password, credit card number, and social security number you type. | | 4. Botnet recruitment | Your PC becomes part of a DDoS attack network without your knowledge. | | 5. Browser hijacking | All searches redirect to scam ads; you can’t change homepage. | | 6. Legal liability | Civil fines up to $150,000 per copyrighted work under US law. |
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation | |------|--------|------------| | (e.g., printed on packaging) | Piracy | Use tamper‑evident holograms & QR‑code encryption; rotate batch keys quarterly | | Replay attack (same serial used on many devices) | License abuse | Enforce “single‑seat” binding; track device fingerprint; optional “multi‑seat” flag per license | | HSM compromise | Forged serials | Multi‑region HSM, regular rotation, audit logs | | Network latency during activation | Poor UX | Cache RL at edge, fallback to offline mode with limited features (read‑only) | | Regulatory changes (e.g., export restrictions) | Legal exposure | Keep cryptographic algorithms configurable, maintain a compliance matrix |