| Risk Type | Example Consequence | |-----------|---------------------| | | Your .dwg files get encrypted, demand Bitcoin payment. | | Keylogger | Every keystroke (including passwords) sent to a remote server. | | Crypto Miner | Hidden process uses 100% GPU/CPU while you draw. | | Backdoor Trojan | Attacker gains remote access to your local network. | | Fake Crack | "License generator" that actually steals browser cookies/session tokens. |
This method keeps your settings and files portable, even if the software itself is not. --- Autocad 2015 Portable Google Drive
| Software | Portable? | Cost | Best For | |----------|-----------|------|----------| | | Yes (via PortableApps.com) | Free | Basic DWG editing | | DraftSight 2018 | No, but small installer | Free legacy version | 2D drafting | | LibreCAD | Yes | Free (Open Source) | 2D technical drawing | | QCAD | Yes (portable ZIP) | ~$39 | Professional 2D | | | Backdoor Trojan | Attacker gains remote