Busy or apathetic employees are accelerating the spread of viruses and potentially costing UK businesses millions in clean-up charges, according to a
survey out today.
survey out today.
Two-thirds of the 1,000 people quizzed by market researchers TNS in January admit they are not aware of even the most basic virus prevention measures.
Meanwhile a third of those polled in the Novell-sponsored study said they are too busy to check their emails before opening them.
Depressingly, nine in ten of the workers quizzed believe that have no part to play in preventing the spread of viruses, preferring to leave
responsibility to “their IT department, Microsoft or the government”.
Where does Novell find these lunk heads? UK office workers, that’s who.
Link: theregister.co.uk
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