SECUR> Windows key leak threatens mass piracy
- From: Gleason Sackmann <gleason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: NetHappenings <nethappenings@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 09:00:00 -0500
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Windows key leak threatens mass piracy
An installation key code for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 has leaked onto
the Internet, and could lead to widespread piracy of the software,
scheduled to be released April 24, 2003. Microsoft developed installation
keys to protect its software against piracy--the key is used to install the
software, then to activate it through Microsoft over the Internet. However,
such an installation procedure can be laborious for volume customers, so
they get a special key that does not require activation. Such a key could
be used to install an unlimited number of copies. The leaked key works with
three versions of Windows Server 2003, though Microsoft would not say which
versions. Microsoft's legal department has begun scouring the Internet to
track down possible piracy.
http://news.com.com/2100-1009-995879.html?tag=fd_lede1_hed
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