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Expert launches platform to educate consumers on online threats

Consumers have been urged to take advantage of a new podcast discussing the Sophos Security Threat Report July 2008.

The IT security firm has launched a podcast discussing online threats and trends and expounds on the findings of the latest security threat report.

The report features research covering internet threats and cyber crime activity recorded in the first six months of 2008 and examines existing and emerging security initiatives.

"Some of the tactics malware authors and spammers are employing to bypass traditional methods of protection are unprecedented," said Carole Theriault of Sophos.

"With more high-profile websites being exploited and more non-Windows platforms being targeted, this podcast aims to educate users on what is going on, so they can ensure they are sufficiently protected."

According to Sophos, the total amount of malware in existence now exceeds 11 million.

The company receives approximately 20,000 new samples of suspicious software every single day - one every four seconds.

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