Top 12 Worst Global Internet SPAM Relaying Countries
Junk email (SPAM) remains one of the Internets biggest frustrations, and despite many attempts to combat the problem it continues to account for anything from 75% to 95% of all email messages; depending on where you get your statistics. The latest data from security firm Sophos has revealed which countries are most responsible for its spread, though happily the UK is no longer present.
During the second quarter of 2009, the USA continued to relay more spam than any other country – the nation's 15.6% contribution to global SPAM traffic meaning that 1 in 6 junk emails were sent through compromised computers in the country. In contrast, Russia, a former spam super-power, continues to fall down the ranks (down to 3.2% from being 2nd place with 7.5% last year).
