For a while, Skidrow went quiet. Rivals like CPY (Conspiracy) and Empress took the spotlight. Rumors swirled that Skidrow had retired. Then, silence would break with a single .nfo file dropped on a private FTP:
Many sites using the "Skidrow" name are not officially affiliated with the original group and are often flagged by the community for containing malware or "miners" that can harm user hardware. The Impact on the Gaming Industry undisputed skidrow
The security risks are simply not worth the $60 savings. One keylogger on your machine can wipe out bank accounts that hold far more than the price of the game. For a while, Skidrow went quiet