Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report found that 44.8% of computer viruses are caused because of a users’ action. Phishing, where hackers gain access to your computer through a malicious link, are the most common attack. The combination of massive amounts of spam and users’ click-happy nature leads to easy computer access for hackers. Read the full article at CNN.com
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.