Tiscali Press Release - 99% OF UK EMAIL USERS NOW VICTIMS OF 'SPAM'

Tiscali UK, a subsidiary of Tiscali, the Internet communication company, has found that 99% of email users are now victims of unsolicited or 'spam' email, the main source of computer viruses.

In the survey, conducted amongst over 1300 email users from across the UK, Tiscali also found that -

1/3 of spam has 'adult' or pornographic content.

Over a quarter of email users receive more than 100 spams a week.

61% of email users say that over half their email is now spam.

Spam is potentially costing UK businesses over £800m per month or a staggering £9.9bn each year in wasted time.

To combat the spam plague, Tiscali has just launched Secure Mail, a new product which incorporates Brightmail anti-spam and Brightmail/Symantec anti-virus software. For £4.99 per year, the package enables email users to filter spam and viruses.

Neal McCleave media director for Tiscali says: "It is estimated that over 50% of all email is 'spam'. Nevertheless, our new product represents a major breakthrough in the fight against unsolicited email. It provides choice and ensures maximum protection for our users."

Tiscali will be attending the All-Party Parliamentary Internet Group (APIG) 'Spam Summit' on 1 July.

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