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What are the specific threats?

April 26, 2017threats

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What are the specific threats?

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Studies indicate that pirated software can install Trojans, spyware, or other malware, and some enable installation of Windows software but leave the system vulnerable to take over of administrative rights so that it can be controlled or watched remotely. IDC research, commissioned by Microsoft, shows that systems running counterfeit software have a 17% chance of getting a virus or Trojan that can slip through current anti-virus software. 25% of Websites that offer Windows software at prices “too good to be true” attempt to install unwanted software such as viruses, spyware or Trojan Horses, many of which are too sophisticated for current anti-virus software.