PC World Publishes 'Special PC Security Issue'19 October 2005
On newsstands today (10/18/05), PC World's November 2005 issue is dedicated to online security and how individuals and companies can protect themselves. Addressing the ever-increasing threats to data, privacy, businesses, and to the Internet
itself, this is the first time any magazine has explored the latest online dangers in such an in-depth fashion.
The exclusive report entitled "The New Security War" begins on page 68 and consists of four main articles:
The Hidden Money Trail (page 71): A detailed look at how adware and
spyware work, the differences between the two, and how companies make
them profitable.
Best Defenders (page 85): A review of the newest and most effective
tools to banish spyware in three categories: Paid Stand-Alone, Free
Stand-Alone, and Internet Security Suites.
Privacy in Peril (page 101): A look at how personal information is
available to the public for a price and what consumers can do to defend
their privacy.
Is the Net Doomed? (page 111): Some say the Net has become the biggest
international crime scene in history -- how this happened and advice on
cleaning it up.
In addition, the PC World security issue features multiple sidebars, three one-page "Threat Alerts," and a "10-Step Security Checklist" (page 119) to protect against Internet threats, new and old. Visual aids explain how adware infects PCs, how antivirus software may be compromised, the growing trend of "spear fishing," and how worms propagate themselves. Screenshots demonstrate how to tighten online security, and provide examples of adware links.
Internet safety is an all-around high priority. The statistics below show that malware is invading every aspect of our lives -- both at work and at home:
-- $400 billion was the overall cost of cybercrime in 2004 (2005 McAfee
Criminology Report)
-- $30.9 million was lost by 639 businesses due to theft of proprietary
data (CSI/FBI 2005 Security Report)
-- 33% of scanned enterprise PCs were infected with adware; 80% of scanned
consumer PCs were infected with spyware; 50% of scanned consumer PCs had
adware present (Webroot State of Spyware, Q2 2005)
-- 80% of surveyed firms use anti-spyware tools; 65% of businesses plan to
invest in new or additional spyware tools (Forrester Research, 2005)
-- 73% of consumers said personal data theft is a deterrent to online
banking (Ipsos Insight, 2005)
Earlier this year, PCWorld.com published a five-part series "Web of Crime." Each installment explored a different facet of Internet crime for profit. The articles can be found at http://find.pcworld.com/50002 .
To learn more about Internet safety, security, or to download anti-virus software, patches, anti-spyware tools, visit http://www.pcworld.com.
About PC World:
PC World Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of IDG, is the publisher of PC World, PCWorld.com (http://www.pcworld.com), and home of the PC World Test Center. The winner of the 2004 Eddie Award for Editorial Excellence, PC World is the most widely-read computer or business magazine with a readership of over 5.5 million (MRI, Spring 2005). With an average of over 5.6 million unique visitors per month (HitBox, July - September 2005), PCWorld.com, winner of the 2005 Neal Award for Best Web Site, is a leading online resource for technology product buyers and users.
About IDG:
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R), and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.
Contact:
Heidi Tanaka, 415-978-3168
heidi_tanaka@pcworld.com
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Source: PR Newswire
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