Companies neglect computer security

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For those who believe that the computer park in offices is more protected than home computers, the reality is distorted according to a report by Sophos.

The computer security company found that 51 percent of computers used in offices do not have firewalls and that 15 percent doesn’t have the software updated antivirus.

The company also found that 63 percent of the computers analyzed failed with at least one Microsoft update process, leaving the flaws in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Media Player and Flash Player uncovered.

According to Hill Emerick, vice president for Sophos’ Network Access Control management area, computers that let updates pass through software «represent an opportunity for cybercrime and a danger for corporate networks» of companies.

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