Historically, malware attacked using a single internet protocol. It spread by email; attacked specific ports or known software vulnerabilities; it infected websites or it was embedded in seemingly innocent looking files.

This meant that companies could erect point defences in the firewall, mail server and on end users’ PCs and be confident that they could stop the different types of attacks.

The problem today is that malware writers have a strong financial incentive. As a result, malware has become more sophisticated. Like real-world viruses, malware spreads and mutates rapidly.

This presents a new and growing danger to businesses: malware that can bypass traditional point defences. To protect against these so-called ‘converged threats’, companies need security that spans Email, Web & IM.

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