FAST targets software auctions
The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) declared war on software pirates in the UK following the announcement in the USA that the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) has initiated 17 legal actions against online sellers of allegedly pirated software.
The Federation is also calling for more sensibility and accountability among purchasers, saying that business applications being sold for a fraction of their retail price should automatically raise suspicion among buyers. The body warned that it is not just private individuals purchasing software from sites such as eBay, but also corporate users - who are potentially putting their organization at a greater risk of fines for piracy or non-compliance.
