13.09.2010 00:05 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Microsoft antipiracy efforts caught up in Russian political scandal

Microsoft's long taken aggressive steps to curb the rampant piracy of its software in Europe, but it seems like things have gotten a little out of hand: a new report in the New York Times today says Russian authorities are using piracy "investigations" as a pretext for seizing computers and other materials from political opponents of the government and news organizations. What's more, apparently Microsoft is quite supportive of these raids -- its lawyers have described the company as a "victim" and pushed from criminal charges. Making matters even worse, Microsoft is also accused of refusing to help targeted groups whic

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