Compared to last year there are twice as many employees using social networking sites whilst at work. 27% of UK employees visited social networking sites using their companies’ networks in a survey carried out in 2008. This compared to only 11% in 2007.
Sites with user generated content are far more open to attacks as they provide an easy way to trap users into downloading malicious applications. They can install spyware onto user’s computers without them even knowing. Therefore, there is a great risk to organisations systems and therefore appropriate actions should be taken.
Companies should either stop employees from using the sites or should ensure they have adequate security in place to ensure that they can deal with any attacks.
Sites with user generated content are far more open to attacks as they provide an easy way to trap users into downloading malicious applications. They can install spyware onto user’s computers without them even knowing. Therefore, there is a great risk to organisations systems and therefore appropriate actions should be taken.
Companies should either stop employees from using the sites or should ensure they have adequate security in place to ensure that they can deal with any attacks.
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