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IT Security - Virus, Adware and Spyware
Is your business suffering?
What it is...
Malware is a composite term for malicious software, programs that are designed to attack, degrade or prevent the intended use of computers and networks. Some versions of malware ('spyware' or 'adware') are used to pass information from your computers to third parties for various purposes; in the worst-case scenario to initiate fraudulent transactions, and in its most innocent form, to track the websites you visit and your web browsing habits. The solution.
Your computers need attention in order to remove all forms of malware and to be 'immunised' against future attempts to infect your system. Even if you are not seeing any symptoms of malware today, this does not mean that you do not have a problem. If your computers are not protected now, it is only a matter of time before they are compromised. ![]() Industry opinion
"When you look at what organizations struggle with day-to-day, viruses and worms are definitely at the top of the list," says Rich Mogull, a research vice-president at Gartner.
Unwanted software is running rampant in today's enterprises, and spyware is evolving faster than its countermeasures. |




