MS to Educate on Malware in Counterfeit Software

Author: Donald Sears

December 8, 2009 4:52 pm

Citing a rising tide of complaints from people
who unknowingly bought counterfeit software infected with malware,
Microsoft announced the launch of educational initiatives
and enforcement actions in over 70 countries to raise awareness of
counterfeit software and to protect consumers. Read the full article. [Dark Reading]

Citing a rising tide of complaints from people
who unknowingly bought counterfeit software infected with malware,
Microsoft announced the launch of educational initiatives
and enforcement actions in over 70 countries to raise awareness of
counterfeit software and to protect consumers. Read the full article. [Dark Reading]

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