Don’t walk the plank with pirated software
Imagine the scenario where you are a small/medium-sized business and want to save money.
What would prompt your decision? Pirated software, right?!
Well, think again because according to this study a number of businesses were willing to break laws for cheaper costs!
Our advice: don't take shortcuts without first considering the consequences.
Pirated software is becoming more popular as it can be an easy way for business owners to save money.
The most common types of pirated programs are project management tools and marketing/sales technology, but 56% have even considered using illegal cyber security measures in order not to spend too much on licensed products.
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Don’t do it.
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The risk of getting caught using pirated software is too high to take the chance with your business.
If you run into problems, there’s no one able or willing to help fix them for legal means- so it might be best just not to get started in any case!
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The use of pirated software is a common way for cybercriminals to spread malware.
The installed programs may try - but often fail to evade firewalls which means they're forced offline, onto your device itself where malicious files can be downloaded without detection by antivirus applications.
That can lead to your sensitive data being compromised or stolen.
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It is important to always use genuine software, as opposed to pirated or modified versions.
The cost of cyber-attacks can end up being quite high; however, the damages done by these types of things tend not only to affect you personally but also to others in your household that may share devices with yours.
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There’s more you can do to protect your business against hackers.
You should never allow unauthorized employees or anyone else to download software that could be harmful, and make sure everyone in the company gets regular cyber security awareness training so they know what risks are out there for their data!
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If you’d like help finding genuine software for your business, or creating a cyber security plan, just get in touch.? www.cleartechgroup.com