SpyCatcher Enterprise Whitepapers

Overcoming the Challenges of Spyware
What if a competitor gained access to one of your company's secured systems residing behind a firewall without your knowledge and these systems contained all your trade secrets. While it may sound impossible, it’s not and recently 18 people were arrested for using spyware to commit industrial espionage.

This is just one example of the threat of spyware and how it can potentially impact an organization. Many businesses are unknowingly susceptible to spyware, including ones that believe they have taken every precaution.

This white paper outlines the effects of spyware within an organization and provides an overview of antispyware deployment options.

How to Win the Battle Against Spyware
In the past year there have been many real life examples of what can happen if sensitive data has not been secured properly. Data security breaches have been reported at many high profile companies including TJX, Disney, Western Union, Fidelity, Monster.com and TD Ameritrade. The FBI estimates that spyware and other computer-related crimes cost US businesses $67 billion per year. The damage to a company’s brand is immeasurable.

Spyware is on the rise and has been the cause of many data breaches. Even in the face of escalating data security breaches, many administrators are not using a solution that specifically addresses the spyware threat. This white paper describes some advances made in antispyware technology, provides examples of how it works, and outlines why it is more effective at eliminating spyware than current technology used by many solutions today.