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One in three think pirated software is ok
Microsoft research has revealed that a third of people think pirating software is acceptable, reports the Telegraph.
With the digital economy bill set to be discussed in the Commons later today (April 6th), the findings show many are unaware that using pirated software increases the risk of identity theft of virus attacks.
The computer giant's Attitudes to Piracy study surveyed 1,000 UK adults in February of this year and found that one in six of them even used illegal computer programs at work, the news provider reports.
In total, six out of ten people indicated that, while they were aware of the risks associated with illegally downloading films or music, they were not clued up on the dangers of using pirated software.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Susie Winter from the Alliance Against IP Theft, said: "People need to understand that there are inherent risks to their own security, including identity theft, from using pirated software products and that they can often be the victim of other’s criminal actions."
Warner Bros Entertainment recently announced they were on the lookout for recruits to help in their fight against piracy, which continues to cost the global economy billions of pounds each year.
By Jessica Jenkins
With the digital economy bill set to be discussed in the Commons later today (April 6th), the findings show many are unaware that using pirated software increases the risk of identity theft of virus attacks.
The computer giant's Attitudes to Piracy study surveyed 1,000 UK adults in February of this year and found that one in six of them even used illegal computer programs at work, the news provider reports.
In total, six out of ten people indicated that, while they were aware of the risks associated with illegally downloading films or music, they were not clued up on the dangers of using pirated software.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Susie Winter from the Alliance Against IP Theft, said: "People need to understand that there are inherent risks to their own security, including identity theft, from using pirated software products and that they can often be the victim of other’s criminal actions."
Warner Bros Entertainment recently announced they were on the lookout for recruits to help in their fight against piracy, which continues to cost the global economy billions of pounds each year.
By Jessica Jenkins