8 top cyber security threats for 2010
Hackers and spammers are the biggest threats and troubles for the world's Internet community today and even strong security measures have been unsuccessful to control these unwanted cyber attacks.
In 2009, social security networks such as Facebook and Twitter were sweet spots for hackers. In 2010 we will observe new platforms for their attacks such as smart phones and Microsoft's Windows 7, as is predicted by Websense Security Lab's.
Also, in 2010, using legitimate advertisements to spread malicious contents will be the other portal for hackers who compromise the integrity of search engine results by their acts.
As popularity of social webs is increasing, so are the attacks. Global use of emerging operating systems/platforms and mobile devices will pose them as great targets for hackers. Year after year the number of traditional attacks on personal computers increases by quickly changing tactics and adding new ones to the old plots.
Spamming and phishing attacks through the popular social network websites along with the increasing number of malicious sites will grow very fast.
In this regard, following list of security predictions and trends anticipated for year 2010. Let's take a look:
- Web 2.0 attacks will increase in sophisticated and frequency
- Botnet attacks will fight territory wars
- Email gains will be again a top vector for malicious attacks
- Microsoft will be targeted to new attacks
- Search results won't be completely trustable
- Hacking of smartphones will be increased
- Web advertisement attacks will grow, and
- These attacks will threat Macs too!
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