That is according to ScanSafe’s Global Threat Report on February 2007. Unproductive simply means that the sites visited are not in line with the work of the company. Unproductive sites include :
During sporting events like the Super Bowl and World Cup, gambling and sporting sites will top the list. ScanSafe saw a traffic increase of 77% in US based request to gambling and sporting sites during the week before Super Bowl.
The highly unnecessary Internet usage risks the company to exposure of :
Source: http://rangit.com/internet/unproductive-internet-usage-and-the-most-threatened-im-in-the-world/
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – January 12, 2010 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Gideon Technologies, Inc., a provider of standards-based information security solutions that automate and orchestrate IT security and risk management. Symantec is acquiring Gideon Technologies to extend Symantec’s security portfolio with a leading Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validated configuration and vulnerability assessment solution and to enhance its ability to serve the needs of public sector customers. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the March quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions. The financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
Full Story: http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20100112_01