A large number of computers running pirated versions of Windows in China<br />and Russia probably contributed to the cyberattack’s spread, according to the Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure.<br />“Most of the schools are now all using pirate software, including operation system<br />and professional software,” he said, adding: “In China, the Windows that most people are using is still pirated.<br />When a company-provided software patch did not work, the employee was told to use one from Qihoo 360, which supports pirated<br />and out-of-date versions of Windows, the person said.
