Studies show that 40% of global malware originates in Beijing

According to foreign media reports, the latest data released by security vendor Network Box shows that China's capital Beijing has become the world's computer virus capital.

Simon, managing director, Network Box Simon Heron

According to Heron, 40 per cent of global malware originated in Beijing in June, nearly double the 21 per cent recorded in May. However, only 5 per cent of global spam in June came from Beijing, down from 11 per cent in May. When it comes to sources of malware, Beijing tops the list with a commanding lead; In second place is Australia's Wattleup, with 3.7 per cent. Madrid, Spain, came in third with just 2.5 per cent.