Types of Computer Threats that affects enterprises today

Security Threats

There are many threats to the confidentiality and integrity of the information that is held on your IT systems, including:

• Stolen user ID and passwords
• Unauthorized access to confidential information
• Loss of intellectual property
• Remote control of company PCs
• Theft of customer data

All of these threats may have regulatory or legal implications. Not only do you need to protect your own data, but also the information of customers and suppliers must remain secure.

Productivity Threats

Malicious software can adversely affect the productivity of your business, as well as impacting on the availability of your IT system. Employee productivity could be directly reduced as a result, as well as IT and help desk resources, which in turn may indirectly affect your employees and customers. Typical threats to productivity include:

Microsoft reported that over 50% of the crash reports they receive are related to spyware.