Women Less likely to get viruses

Published 26 August 05 10:21 AM

Interesting read at InfoWorld TechWatch:

"Two studies released this morning by London-based StreamShield Networks, a provider of security products, indicate that the public is largely ignorant of online threats. The second study demonstrates that women Internet users are less likely than men to succumb to viruses and the like. StreamShield measured online fraud, viruses, spam, unwanted pop-up ads, spyware, phishing and keyloggers. The firm said, in fact, that in all categories women experienced fewer difficulties than men, even though a higher percentage of men are aware of computer viruses, spyware, adware, et al."  Read the full story»

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