Please note that the page which will be displayed later after translations have been made is an automatic computer translation. Watch this short video to find out why you should report the use of unlicensed software in your workplace. How should i report my company for piracyunlicensed software usage. How do i report to microsoft an off er of p irated software. To prevent employees from using unlicensed software, which has the potential to compromise your company s computers, it is essential to establish a proper software management policy sam. First of all, you should know that microsoft receives many software piracy leads per month and is dedicated to acting on each one they receive. Are you aware of an individual or a business that is selling, installing andor using unlicensed or counterfeit copies of intuit software. We may contact you about your submission to follow up on specific details.
What will happen if i use a pirated software in the us. I have to list softwares installed in specific computer with respect to pirated, cracked, trial version, freeware, open source. Software piracy whistleblowers get bigger rewards zdnet. Why using pirated softwares is full of risks, and what is put in danger. How to report piracy by an organization to microsoft quora. How you could get messed up if you use pirated software. Well tell you what dangers you may come upon if youre using pirated copies. Principalceo of company using invalid software if known please describe why you suspect this company of invalid use can autodesk.
What should i do if i know a company is using a pirated copy of solidworks. Complete this form to report the unlicensed use of autodesk software in the united states and canada. Call 1800no copies to speak with someone personally about your report. How did autodesk find out about our software piracy. The dangers of using pirated software are evident on the economy. Can i use this software piracy reporting form to report an organization that is not a corporation. No piracy is an initiative of bsa the software alliance. Be part of the anti piracy solution and report software piracy confidentially at nopiracy. You seem like the kind of person that would tell on a classmate for using pirated software so you can get some kinda kudos. Here are five dangers of using pirated software, and you should be very careful in doing so. How do you calculate rewards for reporting unlicensed.
In order to investigate your software piracy report, you will need to provide the name and address of the company being reported, what software is being pirated, and how you know the software is pirated. My company is using pirated copy of windows os in all the. Previously, pirated softwares are running flawlessly on my windows 7. Usage of pirated software at a company closed ask question. To help combat the problem, you can report it directly to the developer or to an industry group. How to detect installed softwares as pirated,cracked,trial version,freeware etc. The license that comes with the software should indicate if the license is transferable.
How can i tell if a vendor has the legitimate right to sell another company s software. What does microsoft do with the information collected. If you know a company using unlicensed business software, file a report. The business software alliance is doubling the maximum reward it will pay to individuals who report companies that are using pirated software. Its quite frustrating to see professional companies using a pirated copy. How should i report my company for piracyunlicensed. In 2011, the business software alliance announced that 83 percent of software deployed on pcs in africa has been pirated excluding south africa. Nothing, microsoft doesnt really care about a copy of office being pirated for the most part. But about companies that use pirated software is different from this.
Ministry of domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism raids ipohbased companies for using pirated software. Every website should have the email of the website administrator, and you can contact him or her to report the fraud. The newest models have moved to a subscription based product thats harder to hack for the average user. China, addicted to bootleg software, reels from ransomware. The crack might actually be a poorly disguised malware. We may use the information you provide to investigate and take appropriate action against businesses who sell counterfeit software. Percentage using unlicensed software revulytics compliance intelligence data. A number of activities could be considered software piracy, with the classic example being someone who makes multiple copies of a program and sells the copies. How to detect installed softwares as pirated,cracked,trial. All information provided to bsa will be kept confidential. The trade groups program uses a combination of guilt and cash to persuade employees to rat out their companies or other software pirates for using unlicensed programs. Last night 7 july 2014 adobe customer service called to inform me that a copy of adobe acrobat 9 pro purchased on ebay 24 august 2010 is a pirated copy. According to the business software alliance, 57% of the worlds computer users admit to using pirate software. The dangers of using pirated software and why you should.
In one instance, a texas automotive repair company. How to report a company that uses pirated software. Pirated software is software which has been duplicated and distributed without authorization. Copying other peoples work has almost become an acceptable thing, but have you ever wondered how much it can cost you.
Pirating software is illegal, and companies that use unlicensed copies of ed software are subject to lawsuits and fines. Although alternatives to buying the original software. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of ed software by duplicating, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. South african companies nailed for using pirated software. As software prices increase, many users turn to installing bootleg copies, or pirated ones. Distributor for reporting companies that illegally selldistribute software.
Software companies tend to go after companies moreso than individuals as companies will most likely have to pay more if there is a court case as opposed to an individual. A lot of companies use resellers and third party distribution channels. The form should be used to report the use of pirated software within a company, a school, a trade association, or any other kind of organization. My employer is using pirated software, should i report it. Please call our microsoft careline at 800 852 3543 and select option 2 to report your piracy complaint. I have a couple of new pirated software dvds and would like to install and run it on windows 10. Software piracy is the unauthorized copying of software. On february, 2009, the said science and technology company disclosed. If i install pirated softwares, will i be able to use them on the new os. Not only is there a reward to compensate you for your trouble, there are compelling reasons why and how pirated software can affect you personally.
The form to report software piracy can be found here. The bsa sponsors both a tollfree hotline and a website convenient ways to receive reports of a company s use of unlicensed software. Pirated software is one of biggest entry doors for malware to enter companies. Some countries distinguish corporate piracy from private use, which is tolerated as a welfare service. Software piracy claims can ruin your business and reward those responsible. To add to the discomfort, the reason youre using this software in fact, the reason you were hired is because you know it really well. The following is a guide on how to report software piracy. Genuine autodesk report counterfeit sellers and piracy. Report unlicensed software, bsa malaysia home facebook. Report nonvalid sellers if youve been a victim of piracy or find a website you suspect may be selling or distributing nonvalid autodesk products, help others by reporting the. As a commercial organisation, your company must purchase a legal business license for each individual computer in your office.
The form should be used to report the illegal distribution or use of pirated content within a company, a school, a trade association, or any other kind of organization. Bsa accepts reports on the use of pirated or unlicensed software in organizations at. If you own a company using pirated software you face the risk of being litigated by the company youve stolen the software off. It was suggested that i contact ebay about this problem. Provide autodesk with information regarding suspected noncompliant or unlicensed use of autodesk products. If they ask you to use pirated software, you have two. We may use the information you provide to investigate and take appropriate action against businesses who. Software piracy has been spreading like the plague and many internet users get tempted to make use of the counterfeit software packages available on the market. Seeing as i have invested s into it by myself alone. Fact works with crimestoppers to make it as easy as possible for you to report criminal activity related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit goods as well as pirated digital content such as films, tv and sports. If the software distributors website does not have a special page for reporting piracy, the next option is to use the regular contact page. The form can be used to report organizations of any kind. End user for piracy at the company where you work or have worked.
Are you concerned you might be a victim of counterfeit software. The software is then given or sold to an unlicensed user, who is left with illegal, often defective software. If i report a company using unlicensed software to bsa, will my name be kept confidential. You are about to purchase new software, or recently purchased software. If your personal working place is 100% legal, they do not ask you to use pirated software, pay you the salary, just work and dont think too much. According to this report, cracking software requires modifying the. Business operations hello all, i could use some insight on how to go about reporting a company. Report piracy ibm is a member of the business software alliance bsa and you may report suspected piracy of ibm software to. An organization or business that is using or installing more software than it has licenses for. How do i report to microsoft an offer of pirated software. How to report piracy or license compliance issue autocad. Using unlicensed software is illegal and increases security risks. The business software alliance has a program where you can report employers who are doing this and the whistleblower can get a cash reward.
The ad links to a scary looking site that allows one to file a confidential report or call a friendly woman with a headset. Well, it looks like software piracy may pay after all. What exactly are the risks of using pirated software. In fact, currently in practice is a campaign called no piracy, in which the bsa advertises on popular social channels the ability for whistleblowers to receive a cash reward and take a dream vacation for reporting unlicensed business software. You can report piracy of windows or other microsoft software products through the reporting piracy link at the microsoft piracy website. Ministry of domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism. Prior to speaking with anyone at this company about the potential software. Just tell them the identity of the person or the location of the business, either physically or online, and what makes you believe that. What they use is not your business, for as long as this does not affect you. What are the risks associated with using pirated software. The issue is so grave that sopa the stop online piracy act was put together for dealing with the consequences of piracy.