An Assessment of Some Dangers Associated with the Use of Pirated Software on Computers

The aim of this research work was to investigate some dangers or risks associated with the use of pirated software on computers. The research made use of descriptive analysis of qualitative research method. From the results, it was concluded that there are several dangers and risks associated with the use of pirated or unlicensed software such as discouragement and “killing” of software industries, no software updates available for pirated software, virus attack, document loss, legal action against the users, etc. It was recommended that adequate sensitization be made in different organizations by the management either in a form of seminar or a group discussion on these risks or dangers of using pirated software in order to avoid any of these risks sooner or later. It was also recommended that future research works be done on the factors responsible for the use of pirated software in the society with a view to finding some possible solutions. Abdullahi Ayegba | Hayatu Idris Bulama | Oyekunle Oluwatoyin Victoria | Idris Shehu | Adejoh Joshua | Omakoji Odiba | Oyibo David "An Assessment of Some Dangers Associated with the Use of Pirated Software on Computers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-3 , June 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd66046.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/66046/an-assessment-of-some-dangers-associated-with-the-use-of-pirated-software-on-computers/abdullahi-ayegba