Microsoft releases latest anti-piracy update

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Microsoft has made repeated attempts to protect its Windows operating system from theft and the criminals keep finding ways around the security. Today, Microsoft put the ball back in their court with the release of an updated security system that closes the door on dozens of hacks. Datamation has all the info.

Microsoft's update to its anti-piracy tool is now available via Windows Update, the company has confirmed.

Called Windows Activation Technologies, or WAT, the update adds technology to detect some 70 activation exploits that pirates have come up with to bypass Windows 7's activation protections, according to Microsoft.