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Security Threats Diversify, Modernize, Sophos Report Warns By Jennifer LeClaire December 5, 2012 9:44AM     What was once a homogeneous world of Windows systems is now a landscape of diverse platforms, and modern malware is taking advantage of that, according to Sophos. Malware authors now attack Android devices more often than PCs. Nearly 10 percent of Android devices in the U.S. have seen a malware attack, compared with 6 percent of PCs.   Related Topics Security Malware Hacker Android Windows World Wide Web Latest News Chrome Gets Conversational Search Attention GIFers, It's Pronounced 'Jif' Nvidia GPU Boosts Citrix XenDesktop Security Alert: New Trojan Attacking Blue Coat Beefs Up Big Data Security (Page 2 of 2) Sophos concluded that the riskiest countries for malware attacks are Hong Kong, Taiwan, UAE, Mexico and India, while the safest countries are Norway, Sweden, Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland. While a large proportion of cybercrime continues to be opportunistic, Sophos is predicting increased availability of malware testing platforms -- some even providing criminals with money-back guarantees -- will make it more likely for malware to slip through traditional business security systems. Sophos predicted enterprises could expect to see an increase in the number of incidents where attackers have gained and sustained surreptitious access to corporate networks. Other Trends to Watch Other trends Sophos predicted for the year ahead included more basic Web server mistakes, more irreversible malware and more attacks that place a greater focus on the need for behavioral protection mechanisms as well as system hardening and backup /restore procedures. Also expect to see attack toolkits with premium features, better exploit mitigation, integration , privacy and security challenges. "Due to an uptick in credential-based extractions, IT professionals will need to pay equal attention to protecting both their computers as well as their Web server environment," the report said. "With GPS and near field communication (NFC) becoming more integrated into mobile platforms, expect to see a convergence in our digital and physical lives. This trend is identifiable not just for mobile devices, but for computing in general. In the coming year, watch for new examples of attacks built on these technologies." < Previous Page  |  1  |  2   Tell Us What You Think Comment: Name: Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Redefine the way you do business by analyzing market trends, increasing conversion, and creating customer loyalty through Microsoft Dynamics. Unlock your potential through real-time CRM solutions in sales, marketing, and customer service to help your business become more dynamic than ever before.  Network Security 1.   Security Alert: New Trojan Attacking 2.   Blue Coat Beefs Up Big Data Security 3.   China Hackers Resume U.S. Attacks 4.   Financial Times Latest Hacking Target 5.   Patch Tuesday Hyper Focuses on IE 8

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