UK IT managers unaware of Web 2.0 security risk: survey - Computer Business Review : News
Published:10-June-2009 | By Steve Evans
If SEVENTY of the TOP 100 Websites are a Malware Haven, then why are we "typing" in our credit and debit card numbers into a box in a website? It doesn't make websense.
Have you participated in our 5 question survey that popped up when you first visited? If so, thank you! Otherwise, I would ask that you please refresh this page and take 50 seconds to let us know what you think regarding "typing vs. swiping." Thanks! JBF
Seventy of top 100 sites are malware haven
Seventy of the top 100 most popular websites have hosted or directed users to malicious code, phishing, or fraud, according to new research released by security firm Websense.
The research, called Web2.0@Work, examined the rise of Web 2.0 use in businesses. It said that although Web 2.0 tools are pervasive in the workplace, many organizations are at risk from security breaches as they are ill-equipped to protect themselves from potential threats.
The survey found that just 12% of IT managers in the UK believe that the ‘dynamic web’ – the top 100 most popular sites – present the greatest security threat on the web. In reality, Websense claims, 70% of the top 100 most popular websites have hosted or directed users to malicious code, phishing, or fraud. From the report: To view the 16 Page PDF report in it's entirety, click here.
