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Stories · 2

  1. January 2006 Virus and Spam Statistics

    · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the numbers-are-neato dept. · 115 comments
    Ant writes "Commtouch reports the January 2006's virus and spam statistics. Its summary said there were four massive virus attacks (including a multi-wave attack of 7 variants) and the most aggressive attacks penetrated before the average antivirus (AV) solution could even release a signature. The data is based on information continuously gathered by the Commtouch Detection Center, which analyzed more than 2 billion messages from over 130 countries during the month of January 2006..."

  2. 71% of Spam Servers are Located in China

    It · Spam · · posted by CmdrTaco · from the why-can't-that-wall-work-both-ways dept. · 410 comments
    aspelling writes " We all know that majority of consumer electronics and other goods sold in US stores is produced in China. But China specialty extends beyond consumer electronics, clothes and automotive components. According to Commtouch Software research 71% of all spam servers are located in this People Republic. "Since Jan. 1, we've seen probably a 30% to 40% increase" in spam traffic" Commtouch CEO says. BusinessWeek reports about this issue."