Firm Outlines Top Five Security Trends
The data security firm Imperva released a list of what it sees as the top five data security trends for 2010. Topping the firm's list is what it describes as the "industrialization of hacking" and the emergence of defined roles within the hacking community "forming a supply chain that resembles that of drug cartels."
The firm also predicted an increase in attacks on social networking sites "where vulnerable and less technically savvy groups are susceptible to phishing attacks and malware." In addition, the firm said it expects to see a move from application to data security as cyber criminals look for new ways to bypass current security measures. The list also predicted an increase in attacks aimed at grabbing passwords from users, which may provide thieves with access to online banking or Paypal accounts. And lastly, Imperva said it expects organizations to become more proactive in their efforts to secure their systems instead of waiting to fix holes until a breach occurs.
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