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Countries with the least virus threat!

Last updated on: May 25, 2011 09:36 IST

Image: Some users are more proactive in tackling viruses.
Threat of computer viruses is increasing everyday.

While some users, primarily in the developing world, are more susceptible to malware, others have taken a more proactive approach in tackling this menace.

Let's have a look at top five countries where users are least likely to become victims of locally infected computers, according to Kaspersky Lab, a computer security firm.

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Countries with least virus threat!

Image: Just six per cent of Japanese users face threat.
1. Japan

Users with locally infected computers: 6.3 per cent

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Countries with least virus threat!

Image: Germany follows Japan.
2. Germany

Users with locally infected computers: 9.2 per cent

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Countries with least virus threat!

Image: Users in Switzerland are pretty safe.
3. Switzerland

Users with locally infected computers: 9.6 per cent

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Countries with least virus threat!

Image: Only 10 per cent users in Luxembourg face local virus threat.
4. Luxembourg

Users with locally infected computers: 10.2 per cent

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Countries with least virus threat!

Image: Denmark rounds up the top five.
5. Denmark

Users with locally infected computers: 11.1 per cent