BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 28, 2013 – A new Web security study finds that the vast majority of organizations that allow employees to freely access the Web are experiencing high rates of malware threats, including phishing attacks, spyware, keyloggers and hacked passwords. Conducted by Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, the study reveals that Web-borne attacks are impacting businesses, with the majority of them reporting significant effects in the form of increased help desk time, reduced employee productivity and disruption of business activities. To mitigate these significant business risks a properly layered defense with effective endpoint and Web security and monitoring needs to be in place.
How pervasive are Web-borne attacks?
- 8 in 10 companies experienced one or more kinds of Web-borne attacks in 2012
- 88% of Web security administrators say Web browsing is a serious malware risk
- Phishing is the most prevalent Web-borne attack, affecting 55% of companies
Full Press Release Here:
http://www.webroot.com/En_US/pr/web-security-report-2013.html
Full Report Here:
http://www.webroot.com/web-security-report-2013
Is web browsing a serious malware risk to you? Have you been hit by a phishing attack? Let us know!
