Microsoft reveals top 25 computer security threats
Microsoft says businesses should continue to remain vigilant in protecting their computers against malware attacks and unwanted software, despite new figures which show infection rates are continuing to fall.
The comments come as the company reveals the results of its Security Intelligence Report for the first half of 2009, which show Australia's average infection rate has improved from 4.7 out of every 1,000 computers to 3.9, compared to the global average of 8.7.
Out of the top security threats, 70% were malware, or "malicious software", while 30% consisted of "potentially unwanted software". But despite the improvements, Microsoft Australia chief security advisor Stuart Strathdee says businesses should continue to practice safe computer use and continually monitor their systems for unwanted software.
