Pirated software is a problem in many countries and for many businesses. By making illegal copies of software, an individual or business undercuts the software developer or seller and causes a loss of profit. If you find illegally copied software, it is ethical to report it, which might seem like a hassle, but it takes only a few minutes, and you might reap a monetary reward for reporting it. You usually can report pirated software by contacting the person or company that owns the rights to the software or by contacting an organization that is dedicated to stopping software piracy, such as the Business Software Alliance (BSA®). Unless required by law, your identity will not be disclosed as the person reporting the illegal software.

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What is Software Piracy? Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software by duplicating, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. Using unlicensed software is illegal and increases security risks. Within this report, you will be asked for information about the suspect counterfeit software you are reporting, including details about where it was purchased or offered and some optional personal information. What does Microsoft do with the information collected? We may use the information you. You can report piracy of Windows or other Microsoft software products through the “Reporting Piracy” link at the Microsoft Piracy website.

Report Business Using Pirated Software

Most software distributor websites have a special page for reporting pirated software. This is because every company recognizes that its software could be stolen because of the relative ease of pirating programs. You typically will just have to tell the company what business, person or website is distributing the illegal software. Your name and contact information typically will not be required when you report the pirated software.