ScanSafe, which provides corporate software, has released a new report saying workplace piracy and attempted piracy is up 55% over the past three months.
The report monitored corporate networks and said the rise in piracy wasn’t restricted to software and often included movies and music as well. The company says it "currently processes data across more than 100 countries for millions of employees, giving it the industry’s most significant insight into the latest trends in Web traffic and malware."
"Employees mistakenly assume they can use the Internet at work in exactly the same way as they use it at home, and this is potentially one of the reasons for this steady increase in illegal download attempts over recent months," said Spencer Parker, director of product management at ScanSafe. "Downloading illegal content is a ‘double whammy’ for employers as not only does it put them at risk legally but it also puts the company network at risk of being infected with malware. A large majority of free illegal downloading websites are often riddled with malware."
The report doesn’t seem to indicate any other behaviors associated with piracy or any signs to watch for, but it puts a large emphasis on the potential damage to equipment and finances. |
