bootleg software

Software that is illegally copied. See software piracy.

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In the Asia Pacific, which comprises several emerging economies including China, bootleg software usage also cost the industry an all-time high of $21 billion last year, up 12 per cent from 2010, BSA said.

Global software piracy costs record $63.4b

Shareware and bootleg software were equally common vectors for viruses on BBSes.

Defining a computer virus

"From bootleg software to stolen integrated circuits, technology is a hotter commodity on the black market than drugs or diamonds," said Det.