The current pandemics, which turned billion people into distance workers overnight, reminded many companies of computer security importance to ensure business continuity and employee productivity.

Microsoft has added Office to its Genuine Software Initiative. The move is intended to test if customers have a genuine version of its Office productivity suite, and will help ensure the prevention of ...

Microsoft is set to begin a pilot of a new Genuine Advantage anti-piracy mechanism for Office that will add a "nag-like" feature, akin to what is now part of Windows Vista, to Office. Office already ...

Adobe’s software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, etc., have long been the go-to choice for creators worldwide. But as things get popular, non-genuine or pirated versions also seek their way through ...

Despite the criticism leveled at Microsoft Corp. after the recent rollout — and rollback — of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), experts say that effort was just the first phase in the company’s latest ...

During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. Aiming to crack down on counterfeit software, Microsoft ...

I tend to restrict my blogging here to hardware related matters, but I feel compelled to comment on the latest twists in the Windows Genuine Advantage saga. This latest twist is the announcement that ...

Microsoft has introduced a new program for testing if customers have a genuine version of its Office productivity suite, according to the company. The move is part of Microsoft’s continued efforts to ...