Even if the keygen "works" perfectly for activating AutoCAD, the distribution method is where the true danger lies. No pirate runs an authentic X-Force release anymore. Modern versions found on YouTube or torrents are almost always repacked.
Here is what the modified Xf-adsk2017-x64.exe often does (separate from the activation): Xf-adsk2017-x64.exe
The 2017 Trap: Because 2017 is old, Windows Defender’s signatures are extremely good at detecting this file. If you disable Windows Defender to run this keygen, you are opening a door that many modern exploit kits walk right through. Even if the keygen "works" perfectly for activating
Assume your local passwords are compromised. Use a clean device to change your email, bank, and social media passwords. The 2017 Trap: Because 2017 is old, Windows
Once you crack 2017 software, you cannot install official security patches or service packs. This leaves known vulnerabilities open. For example, Autodesk fixed a DLL hijacking vulnerability (CVE-2018-0920) in 2018; cracked 2017 versions remain exposed.
If you cannot afford Autodesk, these free programs do almost everything AutoCAD 2017 can do: