Eugene Kaspersky does not think internet spamming has reached critical level
"I am both optimistic and pessimistic about spamming," Kaspersky Lab, major computer security company owner Eugene Kaspersky said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
"I am optimistic because there are relevant technical methods and anti-spam filters which work very effectively, clearing traffic of overload. Today it's very common to speak about the so-called "Green IT". That's the reason our company is praised, and we confirm that those filters and anti-virus products lessening traffic overload are designed by us. As to why I am pessimistic is because legislation in many countries, such as Russia does not currently envisage proper methods for fighting spams.
As regards early detection of viruses, the filter immediately detects and renders harmless the programs containing a virus code with well-known origins. That makes up about 90-95% of viruses. All other viruses not recognized by computer, they be found later, after detection and registration of its virus code," Eugene Kaspersky said.
"I don't think the problem of spamming has already become so serious and critical. If it posed threat to global network operation, I believe its delivery would be immediately sanctioned."
Full text of the interview
"I am optimistic because there are relevant technical methods and anti-spam filters which work very effectively, clearing traffic of overload. Today it's very common to speak about the so-called "Green IT". That's the reason our company is praised, and we confirm that those filters and anti-virus products lessening traffic overload are designed by us. As to why I am pessimistic is because legislation in many countries, such as Russia does not currently envisage proper methods for fighting spams.
As regards early detection of viruses, the filter immediately detects and renders harmless the programs containing a virus code with well-known origins. That makes up about 90-95% of viruses. All other viruses not recognized by computer, they be found later, after detection and registration of its virus code," Eugene Kaspersky said.
"I don't think the problem of spamming has already become so serious and critical. If it posed threat to global network operation, I believe its delivery would be immediately sanctioned."
