Counterfeiting in Information Technology: challenges and prospects

Abstract

This article analyzes the issues related to the proliferation of counterfeit products in the information technology sector. It emphasizes not only the economic, but also the social and reputational significance of the risks associated with this phenomenon, both for large companies and for individuals, e.g., university students. Special attention is given to the historical perspective of the issue, which clarifies the origins and the background of the problem. The article discusses various methods of combating counterfeit products, and emphasizes the prospects for solving the problem in the context of a vigorously developing techno-market.