March 12, according to foreign reports, Microsoft has adjusted the way to combat software piracy, said the use of pirated software is a potential security risk and recommended users to buy legitimate software.
According to British media reports, Microsoft said the number of pirated software is sometimes bundled with spyware, or there are loopholes in itself, leading to unstable system operation.In addition, some illegal site also attempts to "discount" sales of Microsoft software, in fact they want to cheat the user's credit card information.
Head of Microsoft's software licensing Cori Hartje said: "Perhaps some people have used to buy pirated software, which not only results in a loss to Microsoft, but also damage to those dealers to sell the interests of the software for a living."
Hartje also said: "Today, the problems caused by software piracy growing, protecting the interests of consumers is incumbent upon Microsoft."
Microsoft also said it would continue to develop anti-piracy technologies, such as Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) and so on.In addition, Microsoft will also use legal weapons to crack down on piracy.