What do Microsoft advise you on Counterfeit Software

Learn the risks. Make sure your software is genuine. Reinforce your system.
It's a fact. Counterfeit software can threaten your personal data, and Web sites that offer counterfeit goods and licenses are often rife with threats. New research from international market-research firm IDC shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can make it easier for online attackers to steal your identity or use your personal data for financial gain.

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