Many spyware removal tools can be downloaded for free from the Internet (spybot Search & Destroy is one example), and will help you identify whether you have a spyware problem. Unlike Spybot Search & Destroy, which is freeware, you may have to pay to license the full tool if you would like the software to fix your problem. The package you choose should offer scanning, cleaning, real time monitoring, and immunization against future attacks.
CPR’s experience shows that severe infections may require the use of multiple scans and reboots or multiple tools to remove all the Spyware. Can CPR remove the Spyware for me? Spyware diagnosis and removal can take from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the severity of the problem. We cannot guarantee your system will function exactly as it did before or that we can eliminate all spyware or prevent future infections. Sometimes it is preferable to simply reload your operating system, which typically takes 1-4 hours, and will require you to provide all media and license keys to our technicians.
The Financial Effects of Spyware
Research by PricewaterhouseCoopers states that 46% of “Trendsetter” companies have experienced a breach of IT Security in the last 12 months. 24% of those companies suffered network downtime with 83% reporting monetary losses.
The Cost of Downtime Calculator
It is estimated that companies are losing 1.33 days of productivity per employee per year. CPR has developed a “Cost of Downtime Calculator” to help compute the potential loss of dollars for your company. Calculate your cost of Security Related Vulnerabilities:
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A company with 100 employees with an average salary of $36,000 a year could have a potential security related downtime cost of $18,415 annually!
