MCLEAN, Virginia, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
In May and the beginning of June
2013, the number of websites infected with malware increased
by more than one third: there are currently 34 percent more
compromised sites listed in Commtouch's GlobalView™ URL filtering
database than in the first quarter of 2013.
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The number of phishing sites detected also increased over the
same period, although their growth has been slower (3.6 percent).
The increase follows on the heels of a drastic rise in email spam
during the first five months of 2013, much of which is aimed at
luring users to malware-infected websites.
Each month, the research team of Commtouch® (NASDAQ:
CTCH), a leading provider of Internet security technology and
cloud-based services, presents the "Commtouch Security Number
of the Month" - a number representing and illustrating a current
issue or trend in Internet security.
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About Commtouch
Commtouch® (NASDAQ: CTCH) is a leading provider of
Internet security technology and cloud-based services for vendors
and service providers, increasing the value and profitability of
our customers' solutions by protecting billions of Internet
transactions on a daily basis. With 12 global data centers and
award-winning, patented technology, Commtouch's email, Web, and
antivirus capabilities easily integrate into our customers'
products and solutions, keeping safe more than 350 million end
users. To learn more, visit http://www.commtouch.com.
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Recurrent Pattern Detection, RPD,
Zero-Hour and GlobalView are trademarks, and Commtouch is a
registered trademark of Commtouch. U.S. Patent No. 6,330,590 is
owned by Commtouch. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Company Contact:
Brian Briggs, Chief Financial
Officer
Commtouch
+1-703-760-3444
brian.briggs@commtouch.com
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Relations Contact:
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EffectiveIR
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The Blueshirt Group
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monica@blueshirtgroup.com
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Zintel Public Relations
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