The Malware Threat Landscape

What to watch for in 2012

• A whole new generation of more organized and more malevolent malware writers
• Malware attacks targeting information as well as for financial gain
• Information becoming the target of the new breed of cybercriminals and another source of income for those already in the game
• Steal Everything! The emergence of Spyware 2.0, a new class of malware that steals users' personal data (identity theft) plus other type of data it can find. Spyware 2.0 becoming a popular tool for both new and old players alike
• An increasing number of attacks on corporate users by traditional cybercriminals and the gradual decline in direct attacks on everyday users
• Vulnerabilities remaining the principal method of carrying out attacks and a significant increase in the scope and speed with which they are used

 

 

 

 

 

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