Spam, Viruses, Spyware No one wants these in their computer network. Individually, any one of them is a problem. Together, they are a Blended Threat. A message from the President In recent weeks, we have received many inquiries and service requests related to Spam, Spyware and Viruses. These problems have become so widespread that mainstream media outlets such as CNN, NBC and The New York Times have described them as “epidemic”, “unsavory”, and “unrelenting”. Spam, Spyware and Viruses all pose separate, serious threats to businesses. They cause costly software damage, and even secretly expose and transmit private company information over the Internet. Used in combination, they constitute a Blended Threat. Sigma Data Systems defines a Blended Threat as any combination of malicious, uninvited programs, files or email messages that can cause harm to your computers. Most successful companies rely on the advantages of technology; however, Blended Threats work to limit those advantages, by wasting time, money and effort. At worst, they can clear the way for fraud or theft and expose companies of all sizes to serious losses. We’ve created this Solution Pack for you. It includes information about Blended Threats, how to avoid and eradicate them from your network. Please read on or contact us to discuss how you can protect your business from the dangers of Spam, Spyware and Viruses so you can safely continue to use the technology on which you rely with confidence.   Regards, H. Dean Spears President   Next