Network Security Journal: The Malware Burden - Internet Security: Network Security Journal

The average company can expect at least five malware events per year. Here's how that dents your business's bottom line.

by John Edwards
January 22, 2008

Everyone knows that malware is a pain in the backside, but many business owners and managers still don't fully understand that viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other bits of digital nastiness are also a serious pain in the wallet.

According to a June 2007 survey conducted by technology research firm Computer Economics Inc., organizations experience an average of 5 malware events per year. The number rises to 10 events per year for organizations with more than 5,000 desktop computers. Worldwide, malware damage cost businesses $13.3 billion in 2006, up from $3.3 billion in 1997.

Here's a rundown of the different ways that malware dents your company's bottom line and how this cost can be calculated.

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