CSO - Minimal Risk: Malware in pirated software is costing us all billions

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A new study from Microsoft highlights the dangers and costs associated with malware in pirated software.

By Tony Bradley
March 19, 2014

Criminals, by their very nature, can't be trusted. It may seem like a bargain to be able to get pirated software cheap, or even free, but when you acquire software illegally you also open yourself up to other risks and security concerns. The cybercriminals that distribute the pirated software aren't just acting as Robinhood-esque philanthropists. There are ulterior, insidious motives as well, and that's why malware in pirated software is costing the world billions of dollars.

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