You don't need to risk a virus. Here are three legal ways to use Illustrator without paying for a full year upfront.
It sounds convenient. A single ZIP file, no installer, no payment, just a crack and you are in business, right?
Downloading a .zip file from Adobe’s official servers using your valid Creative Cloud subscription or a redemption code. For example, the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app often downloads installers in temporary cache folders that can be zipped for backup.