FBI Warns Consumers That Pirated Software Can Contain Malware

snoopy · Aug 3, 2013

The FBI has issued an alert to warn consumers that pirated software can be laced with malicious software.
The agency warns that while pirated software might be tempting to many users because it’s much cheaper than genuine one, those who acquire counterfeit products or illegally copied applications expose themselves to malware.

FBI Warns Consumers that Pirated Software can contain Malware.

“Our collective experience has shown this to be true, both through the complaints we’ve received and through our investigations. It’s also been validated by industry studies, which show that an increasing amount of software installed on computers around the world—including in the U.S.—is pirated and that this software often contains malware,” the FBI warns.

“Pirated software can be obtained from unknown sellers and even from peer-to-peer networks. The physical discs can be purchased from online auction sites, less-than-reputable websites, and sometimes from street vendors and kiosks. Pirated software can also be found pre-installed on computers overseas, which are ordered by consumers online and then shipped into the United States.”

To protect themselves against such threats, consumers are advised to look for certain signs that indicate if a piece of software is legitimate or not.More details -
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