Cyber-piracy quiets down in Morocco

Cyber-piracy in Morocco decreased from 82% in 1994 to 61% in 2001 and 58% in 2002, said the association of software editors in Morocco (Business Software Alliance).

According to a survey conducted by the "International Planning and Research" office, published by the BSA recently, losses of the industry amount to 4.5 million dollars in 2002, against 5.5 millions in 2001.

The significant decrease was made possible by BSA's awareness campaign consisting in mail to some 20,000 enterprises of different sectors and sizes, assorted with visits to some 2,500 enterprises.

The survey points out to a significant piracy drop in Africa and the Middle East from 80% in 1994 to 49% in 2002.

The study, which covers 58 countries, says world cyber piracy scored a slight decrease from 49% in 1994 to 39% in 2002.