#How to pirate windows 10 apps software
"Counterfeiters have pitched this story to consumers that software piracy or pirated products themselves don't cost anything, they're free. More than 70% of the systems also had their Windows update, Windows firewall, and user account control warning functions disabled, making them vulnerable to cyber attack.
Some of these PCs contained a malware known as "Nitol," which when activated through a pre-installed music player can remotely log user keystrokes and spy on users through the computer's webcam. Of the 169 PCs running pirated versions of Windows, 59% were already infected with malware, and 72% featured altered Internet browsing settings that intentionally sent users to scam and phishing websites. Over an 18-month period, Microsoft said it conducted its "most extensive forensic survey" of PCs bought in China, by purchasing computers from Chinese shops and "IT malls," which can feature dozens of different small vendors in one building. The anti-piracy campaign is being launched during a busy holiday season in the country.
Microsoft on Thursday said users of the counterfeit Windows software are often saddled with unreliable PCs running malware that can steal users' credit card and bank account information. Last year China's illegal software market was valued at close to $9 billion, while the legal market was valued at $2.7 billion, according to a study by the Business Software Alliance. The software company has long battled China's software piracy, which is among the highest in the world.
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