Tags: Internet, Software Solutions, Telecommunications
By Alexander Villafania
MAKATI CITY, METRO MANILA - A recent study by US-based research group Harrison Group showed how much harm using pirated software could do to users, especially in the area of security.
The study, which covered over 25,000 computer users worldwide from May to June this year, determined the problems experienced with using pirated versions of Microsoft products, particularly its operating system (Windows XP, 7) and Office Suite.
The report showed that 36 percent of users of pirated software needed to uninstall their software due to noticeable performance lag. Another 34 percent said their software would not run while 16 percent reported malicious software found in their software.
In particular, some pirated versions of Microsoft products have also been infused with malware. Those found include Helompy.A that reduces system performance, Deeterohms.A that installs unwanted adware on PCs, and Generic16.CJLD, the opens backdoors in PCs allowing for more viruses to enter when the infected PC is connected to the Internet.
Due to the installed malware in pirated software, PC performance is reduced by as much as 60 percent, primarily due to the processor and memory having to work almost twice to accommodate the extra load exerted by the malware running from the background.
In addition, power consumption is increased because of the extra work done by the PC. For laptops, battery drain due to increased power consumption could significantly decrease the devices’ lifespan, which, in the long-term could be costlier for users.
In the Philippines, the software piracy rate is still at a high of 69 percent software vendors as well as the umbrella group Business Software Alliance (BSA) has been advocating for the use of genuine applications.
Revenue losses to software companies due to piracy in the Philippines is about $217 million, according to BSA.
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