SOFTWARE PIRACY.pptx
- 2. CONTEXT : • Introduction • Types of Software Piracy • Consequences of software piracy • How to stop Piracy
- 3. Introduction to Software Piracy • Software piracy is the illegally using, copying and reselling of software without the consent of the software creator. • It is such a profitable "business" that it has caught the attention of organized crime groups in a number of countries. • Software piracy applies mainly to full-function commercial software. • The time-limited or function-restricted versions of commercial software called shareware are less likely to be pirated since they are freely available. • Similarly, freeware , a type of software that is copyrighted but freely distributed at no charge, also offers little incentive for piracy.
- 4. End-User License Agreement The End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a license used for most software. It is a contract between the manufacturer and/or author and the end user. This agreement defines rules for software use and not every agreement is the same. One common rule in most EULAs prohibits users from sharing the software with others.
- 5. TYPES OF SOFTWARE PIRACY Softlifting Client-server overuse Hard disk loading Counterfeiting
- 6. SOFTLIFTING Softlifting is the most common type of software piracy. Softlifting is when someone purchases one version of the software and downloads it onto multiple computers, even though the software license states it should only be downloaded once. This often occurs in business or school environments and is usually done to save money.
- 7. CLIENT-SERVER OVERUSE Client-server overuse is when too many people on a network use one main copy of the program at the same time. This often happens when businesses are on a local area network and download the software for all employees to use. This becomes a type of software piracy if the license doesn’t entitle you to use it multiple times.
- 8. HARD DISK LOADING Hard disk loading is a type of commercial software piracy in which someone buys a legal version of the software and then reproduces, copies or installs it onto computer hard disks. The person then sells the product. This often happens at PC resale shops and buyers aren’t always aware that the additional software they are buying is illegal.
- 9. COUNTERFEITING Counterfeiting occurs when software programs are illegally duplicated and sold with the appearance of authenticity. Counterfeit software is usually sold at a discounted price in comparison to the legitimate software.
- 10. CONSEQUENCES OF SOFTWARE PIRACY • Increased chances that the software will malfunction or fail. • Forfeited access to support for the program such as training, upgrades, customer support and bug fixes. • No warranty and the software can’t be updated. • Increased risk of infecting your PC with malware, viruses or adware. • Slowed down PC. • Legal repercussions due to copyright infringement.
- 11. HOW TO STOP PIRACY • Copyrights, patents, and end user agreements • Software product keys • Obfuscation • Tamper-proof software • Software watermarking
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