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License Trap: How Global Software Giants Hunt Down Small Businesses

16 Mar 2026 news

Software license violation notices are on the rise, catching small businesses off guard. Learn how the process works, how companies are targeted, and what defensive measures can help you respond effectively.

#Software licensing | #Small businesses | #Legal advice

Microsoft COA Label Trafficking: Florida Woman Sentenced for Global Software Key Scheme

03 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Heidi Richards turned Microsoft’s anti-piracy stickers into a multi-million dollar criminal operation, selling software keys stripped from COA labels and feeding a global black market. Her sentencing reveals the high stakes of software licensing fraud.

#Microsoft | #Cybercrime | #Software Licensing