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WatchGuard Reveals Top Security Predictions for 2013   December 7, 2012 10:08AM News as reported by the company: WatchGuard Reveals Top Security Predictions for 2013 -- Cyber Attacks Resulting in Human Death, Android Pick-Pocketing Attempts and Rise in Browser-Infecting Malware All Forecasted Next Year   Related Topics Malware Cybersecurity Cyberthreats Hackers Antivirus Latest News Outgoing FCC Chair Reflects on Work Dell Suffers a Dismal Quarter Cyberattacks Could Help Syrian Raids What's in Store for Apple's iOS 7? Reality TV's New Stars: Small Biz (Page 2 of 3) "Strike back," which refers to launching a counter-offensive against cyber hackers will receive a lot of attention but won't be implemented in most organizations according to WatchGuard. "Strike backs" can include filing lawsuits, launching cyber espionage campaigns, or even launching counter cyber-attacks against attackers. WatchGuard anticipates most organizations won't implement these measures given the jurisdictional challenges of digital attacks which bounce through several countries. Plus, criminals have the ability to plant "false flags" in malware, tricking victims and authorities into thinking someone else is behind the attack. We'll Pay for Our Lack of IPv6 Expertise Next year, WatchGuard expects to see an increase in IPv6-based attacks and IPv6 attack tools. While the IT industry continues to be slow at adopting IPv6 into their networks, most new devices ship IPv6-aware and can create IPv6 networks on their own. Many IT professionals don't have a deep understanding of IPv6's technicalities, yet they have IPv6 traffic and devices on their networks. This also means most administrators haven't implemented any IPv6 security controls, opening the door to attackers looking to exploit unprotected weaknesses. Android Pick Pockets Try to Empty Mobile Wallets Based on the following three factors, WatchGuard expects to see at least one vulnerability, even if just a proof-of-concept, that allows attackers to steal money from Android devices. 1. Mobile malware is skyrocketing. 2. Cyber criminals are targeting Android devices more than any other because of the platform's openness. 3. People are increasingly using mobile devices for online payments. Plus, many vendors, including Google, are starting to launch Mobile Wallets, which attaches credit cards to mobile devices. An Exploit Sold on the "Vulnerability Market" Becomes the Next APT (continued...) < Previous Page  |  1  |  2  |  3  |  Next Page >   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.  MTT Press Releases 1.   Domain Theft Bankrupting SMBs 2.   Mobile Broadband Gets a Boost 3.   Empereon-Constar Grows Operations 4.   Samsung Intros 4Gb Mobile DRAM 5.   Smarter Planet Technology by IBM

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