The improper use of computer equipment by staff can represent a serious threat to any business, causing potentially costly losses in terms of productivity, reputation and copyright. Examples of employee computer misuse might include the viewing of pornography, intellectual property theft or the distribution of offensive emails.

Firstly, it is very important that you understand the difference between viruses and spyware because they are completely different.

Where it is suspected that a computer has been used in the commission of a crime, the equipment is usually passed by law enforcement officials to computer forensic experts for analysis. In the event that any of the evidence extracted is successfully used to secure a conviction, the question then arises as to how long [...]