By the Stats: Computer Virus Infections on the Rise

The number of worldwide computer virus infections jumped 22 percent from Q1 to Q2 this year, according to the recently released “Trend Micro Q2 Virus Roundup.” Other data revealed by the study:

¥ North America leads the world in infections, with 6.2 million reported in Q2.

¥ Asia comes in a distant second, with about 2 million reported infections in Q2.

¥ Europe reported 1.8 million infections in Q2.

¥ Worldwide infections were down 16 percent from Q1 2004 to Q1 2005.

Source: “Trend Micro Q2 Virus Roundup,” http://www.trendmicro.com/en/security/white-papers/overview.htm.