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 Email Security
Email security should be a primary concern of every business. There is a lot of discussion about viruses, but there is less emphasis put on spyware and adware. These things can actually be more damaging than a computer virus. A virus will usually destroy files--you will know when a virus has infected your computer because your computer crashes or files are corrupted. Spyware is much more covert than that--it doesn't make itself immediately known.
Like a computer virus, spyware can be put on your computer via an email attachment. One major misconception about both spyware and viruses is that you have to open an attachment for the virus to be activated. This is not true: just opening up an email can start the chain reaction, even if you never download something directly. It is imperative that employees do not even have the opportunity to open false messages.
Spyware and virus coders are getting more sophisticated. A message will look like it is coming from within the office. For example, such emails often have a recognizable email address. Spyware can do everything from reading keystrokes to taking an actual picture of the desktop. Most scary of all, you may never be aware of this occurring.
Needless to say, spyware is a major problem for all types of businesses. Even if your documents are password protected, a keystroke reader will be able to log what was typed into the computer. As email is the main way that spyware makes it onto a computer--and eventually the entire network--there needs to be a solution. LoadMail doesn't just disinfect email, the advanced security system ensures that these emails will never make it into an employee's inbox. This is the best way to ensure that no spyware or viruses corrupt the network.
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