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Pirated Software stories

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Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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apple
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smartphones
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Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.
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Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.
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Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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firewall
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network management
Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.
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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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retailers
Software Oz is one of three Aussie resellers busted by Microsoft for selling pirated software, with the online store agreeing to a landmark settlement.
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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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cios
ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.
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Chinese govt. accused of pirating software
Thu, 7th Jan 2010
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lawsuit
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us
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pirated software
Cybersitter has accused the Chinese of government of using pirated software in its controversial Internet censorship program known as ‘The Great Firewall of China’.