For businesses, using unlicensed software can lead to heavy fines and legal action during audits. Review: Office 2010 Professional Plus
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 was a major release that introduced significant productivity features, such as the Ribbon interface across all applications and the Backstage view
For those who prefer cloud-based collaboration, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are excellent free alternatives.
Microsoft actively works to combat piracy through legal actions and technological measures. This includes developing more secure software that can detect and prevent the use of cracks.