| Type | Legitimacy | Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Scam | High (Malware) | | Keygens (e.g., X-Force, CORE) | Pirated; Works but illegal | Medium (False positive AV) | | Paid "Remote Activation" | Scam | High (Identity theft) |
If you own a legitimate license, use the method. If you do not own a license, Adobe no longer sells CS6. You cannot buy it. You cannot activate it legally. | Type | Legitimacy | Risk | |
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