Our advice? Think twice before you walk the plank.
Right now, the most popular types of pirated software are project management tools and marketing and sales software. But a massive 56% of business owners said they’d even consider using illegal cybersecurity software in an effort to cut costs.
Our advice? Don’t do it!
Not only is pirated software unsupported – so if you have a problem with it (which you probably will), there’s no help available to rectify the issue – but it can open your business up to more even extensive problems.
It’s common for cyber criminals to use pirated software to distribute malware. Some of it is specifically designed to evade firewalls. Meaning that once installed, it can spread malicious files beyond your device to your entire network. That can lead to your sensitive data being compromised or stolen.
If the cost of the software seems too good to be true… it probably is. Not only can the pirated software damage your devices by causing them to slow down or overheat putting things right after this kind of cyber attack can cost a fortune!
We advise our clients to always use genuine software from a reputable source.
But there’s more you can do: prevent unauthorized employees from downloading harmful software by properly managing admin rights and ensure that your whole team has regular cyber security awareness training to make everyone aware of the risks to your business data.
If you’d like help finding genuine software for your business, or creating a cyber security plan, get in touch. Meeting Tree Computer has helped many business owners create a plan that’s just right for their business.
Published with permission from Your Tech Updates.
