Software theft
- 1. SOFTWARE THEFT GROUP MEMBERS: BALVEENDERJIT KAUR DASWEEN KAUR NUBASHINII SURINDER KAUR LECTURER: MISS CHRISTINE
- 2. WHAT IS SOFTWARE THEFT? • is the unauthorised copying or distribution of copyright protected software.
- 3. WHEN DOES IT OCCUR? Occurs when someone : 1. Steals software media 2. Intentionally erases programs 3. Illegally copies a program 4. Illegally registers or activates a program
- 4. TYPES OF SOFTWARE THEFT
- 5. TYPE 1 Involves a perpetrator physically stealing a media that contain the software or the hardware that contains the media Example : An unscrupulous library patron might steal the Encyclopedia Britannica optical disc.
- 6. TYPE 2 Occurs when a programmer is terminated from, or stops working for, a company. The programs are common property but some dishonest programmers intentionally remove or disable the programs they have written from company computers.
- 7. TYPE 3 Occurs when software is stolen from software manufacturers. Also called piracy Most common form of software theft Software piracy is the unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software.
- 8. TYPE 4 Involves users illegally obtaining registration numbers or activation codes. Keygen a program, short for key generator, creates software registration numbers and sometimes activation codes. Some create and post keygens so that users can install software without legally purchasing it.
- 9. SAFEGUARD AGAINST SOFTWARE THEFT To protect media from being stolen, owners should keep original software boxes in a secure location. All computer users should backup their files regularly. Escort terminated employees immediately to protect their softwares and programs (in big companies)
- 10. Software manufacturers issue users license agreement. A license agreement is the right to use a software. The most common type of license is single-user license agreement or known as end-user license agreement (EULA)
- 11. In this agreement, users are permitted to: o Install the software on only one computer. o Make one copy of the software as a backup. o Give or sell the software to another individual, but only if the software is removed from the user’s computer first.
- 12. Users are not permitted to : Install the software on a network, such as school computer lab Export the software Rent or lease the software