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Microsoft & Google use shared exchange to hit RedVDS

Criminal access to thousands of Microsoft accounts was cut off after the companies shared threat data through the Global Signal Exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Physical Security

Revenera boosts platform to clamp down on software piracy

Revenera upgrades its platform with automated workflows to detect and curb global software piracy, licence overuse and misuse.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Physical Security

Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses

Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Licensing

Taking back control: Four steps to reporting unlicensed software usage

Despite the enormous benefits that software brings to the table for a business, many still choose to forgo paying for it.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Cybersecurity

BSA Report: 61% of Asia Pacific region at risk by using unlicensed software

BSA's 2016 Global Software report: the Asia-Pacific region has the highest rate of unlicensed software use, worth $19.1 billion in commercial value.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016

GFI Software

Top 12: Most dangerous things threatening networks right now…

From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014