Why shouldn't you use pirated software?

Software obtained from original sources can be extremely expensive. Many students, teachers and other people in academies find themselves in difficult situations because of these costs and tend to use pirated software.

But this is no longer the case, because Licendi has just the in-between! Original but used licences, just as good as the new ones, but at a fraction of the cost.
They may need an expensive and highly specialised software degree to study in a particular programme or to advance a research project. People on tight budgets may find it difficult or impossible to set aside enough money for the product

Some then turn to pirated software. This is any title used outside the permission parameters provided by the manufacturer or distributor. This may mean the use of a cheap, illegally copied version.

It can also involve the use of "cracked" software, which someone has intentionally modified to behave in a way not intended by the manufacturer. For example, a cracked version could allow someone to continue using it after the usual 30-day trial has expired.

But you can forget about all that, because with Licendi you have access to a large variety of software at a much better price than we get simply because we buy in volume, which gives us advantages when negotiating with suppliers. Also, we buy second hand, which reduces prices even more drastically and above all, maintains its legality. You can check it out by visiting our online software licence shop.

How does the development process differ in a Pirate Software?

Pirated software development often occurs when a person obtains legitimate title and then uses a program to alter its code. Detailed instructions - some with screenshots included - are available on the Internet describing how a person can make a program behave differently than intended by changing the code and then "reassembling" it.

After a person learns the hacking method, modifying or copying a platform with it could happen in a matter of minutes. People do not need a great deal of technical knowledge to do this. It is more important to understand how the programme that facilitates piracy works.

In contrast, people who create legitimate software often have years of experience in software development, and work with teams of colleagues to go through the software development lifecycle. This encompasses several stages from determining the functionality requirements of the title to testing the product.

Not surprisingly, these large differences in development mean that people using pirated software are out of luck if something goes wrong. Pirated software does not include the advantage of having a technical support team to turn to for questions or concerns. However, there are also other reasons not to use it.

Illegality

Using or distributing pirated software is a violation of software copyright law. Companies and individuals face penalties of up to €150,000 per case. They have also committed a felony that can lead to up to five years in prison.

Even if a person uses pirated software innocently - most sites that offer cracked software do not warn people that they are breaking the law by using it - their actions can have consequences for their businesses, jobs and livelihoods.

For example, allegations of using pirated software may lead university authorities to decide that the visiting professor who did so breached the terms of the agreement allowing him or her to come to the institution.

Lack of updates in Pirate Software

The ramifications of the use of pirated software extend to virtually every sector. For example, the transportation industry uses software in its vehicles, while medical facilities use software during patient care, especially for record keeping.

Illegitimate software rapidly deteriorates in quality, but authorised copies improve continuously. The low quality and lack of updates of illegally obtained free software can directly harm and hinder businesses.

Obsolete software is also a well-known and widely documented security risk. Updates made to authorised software titles often include new features; however, they also often have security patches. Running older platforms - pirated or not - opens up the possibility of facing a cyber-attack.

Malicious content

The software itself also poses security risks. In a recent case, cybersecurity researchers uncovered evidence of illegitimate software key generators and cracked platforms containing ransomware that stole users' passwords. They found the dangerous versions on popular sites known to distribute pirated material.

Given that people use their computers for activities such as banking, shopping and filing health insurance claims, it is easy to see how a hacker could quickly obtain a large amount of sensitive details by getting hold of passwords. Cybercriminals know that passwords are lucrative because of the access they provide. Making this type of ransomware fits their goals.

Pressing ahead despite the risks

As mentioned above, many people do not realise the illegality of browsing a collection of cracked software and downloading something from it. They may Google something like "free data science software" and accidentally stumble upon an illegitimate site. They don't see banners that say "Warning: You are committing copyright infringement by downloading this title", so they don't immediately think about the dangers.

Others know the risks, but do it anyway. Often it is because the software is too expensive to obtain legally, and their companies or universities will not buy them.
Pirated software will always be available. Using it is a bad idea for the reasons stated here, among others, and in Licendi you have the ideal option with all the guarantees and functions of the original software at a very competitive price.

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Your Licendi team.

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