Vagcom-hwtype.exe -

In late 2019, a heavily seeded torrent titled "VCDS 19.6.1 Full + Loader [Vagcom-hwtype.exe]" infected over 50,000 users. The loader was a variant of the trojan. Victims reported:

Vagcom-hwtype.exe is a utility tool used to identify the hardware type and status of VAG-COM (VCDS) diagnostic cables. Core Functions Hardware Identification: Vagcom-hwtype.exe

Because VCDS often stores saved scan logs, coding logs, and sometimes saved dealer logins, malware in a crack can exfiltrate this data. More dangerously, keyloggers can capture passwords for online forums, email, or even your vehicle's connected services. In late 2019, a heavily seeded torrent titled "VCDS 19