G DATA Q2 2008 Security Research Figures Revealed
Guildford, United Kingdom, July 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Following months of detailed research into the growing malware markets, G DATA has published it's Q2 2008 figures.
Zombie PCs:
What’s about Zombie PCs?
Are Germany and Italy still the capitals of Zombies world wide? No, not any longer. The analyses of G DATA Security Labs shows, that there is a new capital: number 1 - with the most captured PCs – was in the second Q of 2008 Turkey. Turkey – 12 % of all zombies world wide were based in Turkey.
The top 5:
1 Brazil 10,2%
2 Germany 9,3%
3 Italy 8,9%
4 Turkey 8,3 %
5 China 6,6 %
How many Zombies were daily active?
In average were in the Q2 2008 about 5 up to 10 million zombie PCs active.
What is about the world wide Spam level?
Spam is now really back – the Spam-level were in January only on a level of 60 percent. Since March is the percentage of spam rising (in March was it 80 percent), was in April 94 % and end of June about 87 percent.
What were the mayor topics of Spam?
Still number one is sexual enhacers with 30 %, pharmacy 22%, replicas21%, academic degrees 5 % and software 3 %.
(The numbers are from the G DATA Security Labs.)
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www.infinitebusiness.co.uk
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About Infinite Business Limited - The UK's exclusive distributor of G DATA products – Formed in 2005, the company is based in the heart of Guildford, a city well known for its connections to the PC software market. Boasting 25-years’ combined sector experience, the company is in an excellent position to make a big impact in the UK. As malware evolves, becoming more and more intelligent, Infinite is confident, following conclusive testing*, that the G DATA suite of PC security solutions will quickly outwit viruses, hackers and other malicious software faster than any of the competition.
About G DATA Software AG - G DATA Software AG is an innovative, fast-growing software house specialising in IT security solutions. As a specialist in Internet security and pioneer in the field of virus protection, the company, founded in 1985, developed the first anti-virus program over 20 years ago. In the past five years, no other European security software manufacturer has won more national and international licences and awards than G DATA.
Our products use the world's best security technology, emphatically underlining G DATA Software AG's quality leadership. This includes for example the DoubleScan engine, which uses two independent virus scanners to achieve the highest identification rates, or the OutbreakShield immediate protection system that can instantly recognise and attack viruses in mass emails even before updated virus signatures for them are available.
The G DATA product offering extends from security solutions for private users to protection for small, medium and large company networks.
G DATA security solutions are currently available in 16 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bochum (Germany).
Media Contact:
Neil Cotton – T: 01773 599120 or M: 07962 039 469
Zombie PCs:
What’s about Zombie PCs?
Are Germany and Italy still the capitals of Zombies world wide? No, not any longer. The analyses of G DATA Security Labs shows, that there is a new capital: number 1 - with the most captured PCs – was in the second Q of 2008 Turkey. Turkey – 12 % of all zombies world wide were based in Turkey.
The top 5:
1 Brazil 10,2%
2 Germany 9,3%
3 Italy 8,9%
4 Turkey 8,3 %
5 China 6,6 %
How many Zombies were daily active?
In average were in the Q2 2008 about 5 up to 10 million zombie PCs active.
What is about the world wide Spam level?
Spam is now really back – the Spam-level were in January only on a level of 60 percent. Since March is the percentage of spam rising (in March was it 80 percent), was in April 94 % and end of June about 87 percent.
What were the mayor topics of Spam?
Still number one is sexual enhacers with 30 %, pharmacy 22%, replicas21%, academic degrees 5 % and software 3 %.
(The numbers are from the G DATA Security Labs.)
www.ultimateinternetsecurity.com
www.infinitebusiness.co.uk
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About Infinite Business Limited - The UK's exclusive distributor of G DATA products – Formed in 2005, the company is based in the heart of Guildford, a city well known for its connections to the PC software market. Boasting 25-years’ combined sector experience, the company is in an excellent position to make a big impact in the UK. As malware evolves, becoming more and more intelligent, Infinite is confident, following conclusive testing*, that the G DATA suite of PC security solutions will quickly outwit viruses, hackers and other malicious software faster than any of the competition.
About G DATA Software AG - G DATA Software AG is an innovative, fast-growing software house specialising in IT security solutions. As a specialist in Internet security and pioneer in the field of virus protection, the company, founded in 1985, developed the first anti-virus program over 20 years ago. In the past five years, no other European security software manufacturer has won more national and international licences and awards than G DATA.
Our products use the world's best security technology, emphatically underlining G DATA Software AG's quality leadership. This includes for example the DoubleScan engine, which uses two independent virus scanners to achieve the highest identification rates, or the OutbreakShield immediate protection system that can instantly recognise and attack viruses in mass emails even before updated virus signatures for them are available.
The G DATA product offering extends from security solutions for private users to protection for small, medium and large company networks.
G DATA security solutions are currently available in 16 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bochum (Germany).
Media Contact:
Neil Cotton – T: 01773 599120 or M: 07962 039 469
Contact
Infinite Business Limited
Matt Baker
0844 887 0000
www.ultimateinternetsecurity.com
Matt Baker
0844 887 0000
www.ultimateinternetsecurity.com
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