Lenovo urged not to use pirated windows7 to prevent attacks

Last Friday, Lenovo OEM version of Windows 7 product key (key) leaked, Microsoft immediately issued an announcement to blacklist some leaked product keys (key) .

Yesterday, in response to media enquiries, Lenovo said: "The ISO image containing Windows 7 RTM (Microsoft provides software for manufacturers), OEM product key and tag file was stolen, and in China's hacking forum Leaked." The pirated product key (key) has been disabled by Microsoft. At the same time, Lenovo also said: "Lenovo strongly recommends that users do not download Windows 7 from illegal sources." Because pirated software may lead to virus and malicious code attacks.

On Friday, Microsoft announced in the announcement "Windows 7 OEM Product Key Disclosure" that the leaked key is mainly for OEMs to pre-install on new computers. It is extremely important that PCs are prohibited from using this key. of. Disabling a compromised product key is primarily to prevent the user from becoming a victim because there is a significant risk of the user using the compromised product key. Microsoft said: "Our purpose is not to prevent 'crazy scientists' from hunting knowledge, but to protect our users from pirated commercial software. We will continue to improve the anti-piracy platform and go all out to actively respond to future Threat."

It is reported that through the leaked Lenovo OEM "Universal Key", pirated users can modify the BIOS and activate Windows 7 Ultimate.

For vista purchase users from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010, Lenovo will provide Windows 7 upgrade service free of charge.