In the era of the Xbox 360 and PS3, "Skidrow" was a legendary name. They were a cracking group known for bypassing DRM, allowing players to experience games without ownership. Their name became a seal of quality in the piracy community.
Scammers hide the password behind surveys, "human verification" tests, or "new" password tools. These are designed to generate ad revenue for the scammer or trick you into downloading malicious software.