Some unlockers work by changing or spoofing the MAC address of the host to trick VMware software into thinking it's a paid version.
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October 26, 2023 Subject: Technical Overview and Security Implications of "ESXi Unlocker" Tools Distribution: IT Security Teams, System Administrators, DevOps Engineers