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Thursday, 15 January 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: THE REAL COST OF COMPUTER VIRUSES


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What is the Real Cost of Computer Viruses? [Infographic]
By
WebpageFX, 13 January 2015.

Getting a virus or piece of spyware on your computer can be downright annoying. If you’re lucky, it’s easy to fix, or your software of choice catches it before it gets out of hand. If you’re not so lucky, you’re probably one of the 16 million Americans who have had a “serious” vulnerability in the last two years.

Although you already know viruses and computer worms are a bother, what you may not know is just what they cost US households and workplaces each year. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what Americans spend on virus protection and removal, and what these vulnerabilities really cost in lost money, time, and labour. We’re also looking back at the five most expensive computer vulnerabilities of all time, and the financial impact they had not just on the US, but the world as a whole.

Check out the infographic below!

Infographic - The Real Cost of Computer Viruses


[Source: WebpageFX. Edited.]

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