Pirated Software stories
Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns
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malware
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martech
Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains
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martech
Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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windows
Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.
Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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smb
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kaspersky
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it budget
24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.
Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.
Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement
Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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pirated software
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partners
Software Oz is one of three Aussie resellers busted by Microsoft for selling pirated software, with the online store agreeing to a landmark settlement.
1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bsa
ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.
Chinese govt. accused of pirating software
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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lawsuit
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pirated software
Cybersitter, a US software maker, is suing the Chinese government for USD $2.2 billion, alleging pirated software was used in the 'Great Firewall of China'.