Tips To Avoid Data Leaks From Pirated Software Installations

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JAKARTA - Data from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) reveals that as many as 9.685 pirated software users have been exposed to malware from malicious software posing as the most popular software products for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Kaspersky also revealed the reason companies use pirated software is to reduce their IT spending. However, this action may affect the company's cybersecurity.

“Lack of resources is a common situation faced by the MSME sector, but the use of pirated or hacked software should be completely excluded if an organization values ​​its security, reputation and revenue,” said Alexander Shlychkov, Product Marketing Lead at Kaspersky in a statement received a few days ago. then.

Therefore, to avoid data leaks and financial losses caused by installing infected software, implement the following Kaspersky recommendations:

• Make sure your employees are using standard accounts without admin rights. That will prevent them from accidentally installing Trojans that are mistaken for productivity software.
• Use the free version of the security solution. Although they usually have less functionality than paid products, they may still be very helpful.
• To avoid paying the bills of hidden miners, try to constantly monitor the efficiency of your device. If your device slows down, overheats, and makes a lot of noise even when no one is using it, someone may have installed a miner in the device that is straining the processor and video card. Use a security solution that detects not only malicious programs but also potentially unwanted installations.
• Update your operating system, security software, browsers, and any programs you use as soon as a new update comes out.
• Implement regular backups of important files in cloud services and on alternative hardware. That will allow you to have a copy even if the ransomware encrypts your data. A security solution with a remediation feature will allow you to reverse the actions performed by malware on the operating system, providing protection against cryptolockers.