Friday, April 9, 2010

Beware the Pirates Within

Source: Workplace Law

A report published today by Microsoft suggests a third of people in Britain believe it is acceptable to use pirated software, while one in six admitted using illegal computer programs at home or at work.

Only a third felt they had a good understanding of the major risks involved, such as computer viruses, losing personal information and identity theft.

Microsoft’s 'Attitudes to Piracy' report found that, of those surveyed, one in eight employed adults admitted using pirated software at work!