Research by internet security provider Webroot found that 98 per cent of companies allow workers to remotely access their networks, while 72 per cent let employees use web 2.0 applications and online collaboration for business purposes.
Speaking at the Infosecurity Europe 2010 event, Webroot chief technology officer Gerhard Eschelbeck said malware writers are becoming more skilled at creating applications which attack networks covertly, increasing the need for IT security.
'Employees are unwittingly putting their employers at risk of the growing threat of web-based malware, as they increasingly turn to the internet to do business,' he commented.
The research also found that 98 per cent of companies have attempted to bolster security by blocking access to some websites or activities, while 88 per cent have implemented a formal internet use policy.
Recently, Con Mallon, product marketing director for Norton products at Symantec, stressed the need for workers to ensure they are not infecting networks by opening suspicious emails.
Speaking at the Infosecurity Europe 2010 event, Webroot chief technology officer Gerhard Eschelbeck said malware writers are becoming more skilled at creating applications which attack networks covertly, increasing the need for IT security.
'Employees are unwittingly putting their employers at risk of the growing threat of web-based malware, as they increasingly turn to the internet to do business,' he commented.
The research also found that 98 per cent of companies have attempted to bolster security by blocking access to some websites or activities, while 88 per cent have implemented a formal internet use policy.
Recently, Con Mallon, product marketing director for Norton products at Symantec, stressed the need for workers to ensure they are not infecting networks by opening suspicious emails.
