Some Chinese hackers have been rumored to have cracked tehe activation code for Windows 7. Microsoft sees the news as a security risk after the recent release of the final code for Windows 7 to manufacturers.
CNET News has reported that he Windows Genuine Advantage has been compromised by teh hackers for the Wuindows 7 Ultimate release.
This would simply mean that any user can fully activate and run the new OS without connecting to the Activation Server of Windows and doesn't need to activate the Windows product.
It is known that the hackers must have used the leaked ISO file to get hold of the activation certificate that Microsoft digitally signed for the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) version of Windows 7.
An OEM activation key will unlock multiple copies and it is rumored that this particular key will work in machines from Dell, HP and Lenovo.
To this, Microsoft has responded, "We are aware of reports of activation exploits that attempt to circumvent activation and validation in Windows 7, and we can assure customers that Microsoft is committed to protecting them from counterfeit and pirated software." It also advises customers not to download Windows 7 from unauthorized sources.
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