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Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement

Software Oz is one of three Aussie resellers busted by Microsoft for selling pirated software, with the online store agreeing to a landmark settlement.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016

Malware

1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks

ESET warns against pirated software as 20% of Aussies risk malware infection and hefty fines, says BSA report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016

Global Stories

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Malware

Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

Malware

Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains

Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Multi-factor authentication

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Risk & Compliance

Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems

Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Small Business

Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs

24% of companies with 50-999 employees are considering using pirated software to cut IT costs, warns Kaspersky report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022

Malware

Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software

Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021

Lawsuit

Chinese govt. accused of pirating software

Cybersitter, a US software maker, is suing the Chinese government for USD $2.2 billion, alleging pirated software was used in the 'Great Firewall of China'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010

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Malware

AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat

Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Pirated Software Stories

Australian Stories

Pirated software costs reseller $300,000 in landmark Microsoft settlement

1 in 5 Australians using pirated software: What ESET thinks

Global Stories

Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems

Kaspersky highlights worrying security trend with SMBs

Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software

Chinese govt. accused of pirating software

Stories from Other Regions

AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat

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