When he finds Chris, the company's IT assistant, about to order some genuine software upgrades through the internet, Randall convinces him that it's really simple to download pirate software from the internet and save money. After Randall erroneously tells him that it's not really illegal, Chris installs the free counterfeit software with disastrous consequences not just for his own computer but for the entire company network...
Anytime you run counterfeit software on your system, you are at serious risk.
The best way to protect your company's systems is by using only genuine Microsoft software from an authorized reseller. You gets:
The assurance that your IT infrastructure is clean and stable
All the features and capabilities you expect
Access to updates & tech support
Consider how software piracy puts your business at risk & ask yourself - "is it really worth it?"
In a recent study by International Data Corporation (IDC),* 25% of the web sites studied offering counterfeit or pirated Windows® software also attempted to install spyware or Trojans that can compromise your systems.
Recovering a single infected machine can cost over $1,000, while the costs of lost data and reduced productivity can be even higher. The perceived "savings" of using pirated software can be wiped out in a single security breach.
Genuine Microsoft® software gives you access to important security updates, tech support, and helps protect your organization from legal hassles. Click here for more info about the benefits of Genuine Microsoft Software.
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