Number of Virus Threats Continues To Rise
The number of new virus threats, especially spyware and adware, will continue to rise next year, thus presenting businesses with new concerns about security on the information network.
As a result, businesses will be looking for integrated, centrally controllable solutions rather than home user software, said Sophos managing director Charles Cousins.
He added that next year vendors that provide only antispyware protection will find the market increasingly competitive unless they join forces with a security company that offers solutions that protect systems against viruses.
"The likelihood is that the market will consolidate and some companies which can only protect against spyware will find it next to impossible to maintain their market share," he said.
According to Cousins, apart from spyware and adware, spam will continue to be a threat next year despite increased action against spammers and constant improving of antispam software.
