The top 10 computer security threats

These days, computer security threats are coming from all directions. Here's what is keeping entrepreneurs up at night, according to a recent survey by the research firm Forrester.

1. Viruses and worms: 73%
2. Spyware: 66%
3. Spam: 64%
4. Outside hackers: 57%
5. Identity theft: 55%
6. Security configuration compliance: 55%
7. Employees violating security: 46%
8. Internal hackers/attacks: 41%
9. Regulatory compliance: 39%
10. Dont know: 28%

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