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BitDefender Survey Reveals Internet Pornography Remains a Major E-Threat SourceBUCHAREST, ROMANIA, Jan 24, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- BitDefender(R), an award-winning provider of innovative Internet security solutions, announced today the results that show that Internet pornography remains a main source of e-threats. BitDefender's study, which exposes data security risks and implications when accessing adult content web sites, confirms that 63% of the users attempting to find adult content on their computers compromised their computers' security on multiple occasions. The study consisted of a survey concerning the psychological background of adult on-line content use, and a net-research aiming to identify the ensuing malware and privacy related issues. More than 72% of the 2,017 respondents interviewed in the study admitted that they had searched for and accessed adult content sites (78% men and 22% women). The study also uncovered that of the most accessed pornographic materials, an impressive 91%, were videos that can be downloaded from different sources including torrents, Web sites and hubs. Real-time adult content sites, such as video-chats and adult dating, ranked second in respondents' preferences with 72%. The study went on to reveal that 69% of the interviewed participants declared that they usually access adult content web sites from home, while 25% access them from their work places and only 6% from other locations (Internet cafes, etc.). The main motivations for accessing adult sites were the need to relax (54%) and curiosity (38%). "This BitDefender survey confirms that users should think twice when accessing these pornographic sites since this is an area that cyber criminals continue to exploit," states Sabina Datcu, E-Threats Analysis and Communication Specialist and author of the survey. "Over 60 percent of respondents admitted that they have had malware-related issues more than one time as a direct consequence of accessing adult content. In the end, the findings of this study should make users consider whether accessing these sites is worth compromising their systems, data and work." More details on this survey can be found at Malwarecity.com. No private information or other content arising or deriving from this inquiry has been collected. No data or confidential information pertaining to individuals or companies was or will be disclosed, used for any other purposes or against the persons who revealed it. All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of their respective owners. About BitDefender(R) BitDefender is the creator of one of the industry's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified security software. Since its inception in 2001, BitDefender has continued to raise the bar and set new standards in proactive threat prevention. Every day, BitDefender protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe -- giving them the peace of mind of knowing that their digital experiences will be secure. BitDefender solutions are distributed by a global network of value-added distribution and reseller partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. More information about BitDefender and its products are available at the company's security solutions press room. Additionally, BitDefender's www.malwarecity.com provides background and the latest updates on security threats helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware. North America Media Contact: Alison Raymond Topaz Partners Phone: +1 781-404-2403 Email: [email protected] SOURCE: BitDefender mailto:[email protected] |