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Evolution of the Threats – Moving Forward
Stage V
‘Spyware/ Adware/ Spam’
Content Invasion
                      
                    
      
Stage IV
‘Blended Threats’
Stage III
‘Mass-Mailers’
Stage II
‘Macro Era’
Stage I
‘Floppy Era’
1986-1995
1995-1999
1999-2001
2001-2003
2004 and beyond
Text Box: Compounded and joined at the hip
Compounded and joined at the hip