According to 2018 Global Survey by BSA, Romanian companies should evaluate the software they use on their networks and eliminate unlicensed programs in order to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and boost growth.
The study measures the volume and value of unauthorized software installed on personal computers in more than 110 countries and regions and includes nearly 23,000 answers from consumers, employees and IT managers.
The use of unlicensed software, although on a downward trend, is still widespread, the survey shows. Unlicensed software keeps being used at alarming rates, around the world, accounting for 37% of software installed on computers, which translates into a decline of just 2 percentage points from 2016.
Malware related to unlicensed software costs companies around the world nearly USD$359 billion a year. Information Technology executives believe that avoiding hacking attacks against data and other malware security threats is the main reason to ensure that software on their networks is fully licensed.
When companies adopt pragmatic measures to improve their software management, they can boost their profits by up to 11%, according to BSA survey.