Computer users today face a new round of attacks that pose new challenges to both consumers and businesses. These new attack vectors often sidestep traditional security defenses. Hackers, supported by international crime gangs with deep pockets, are accosting consumers and office workers with sophisticated technology. The threat landscape is changing. Hackers are more determined than ever to steal valuable data, credit card and banking account credentials and much more. Computer hackers are determined to hit the mother lode of sellable business and personal information.
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The New Threats: The Bad Guys Up Their Game
Posted by: Jack M. Germain August 23, 2010 06:00 AMComputer users today face a new round of attacks that pose new challenges to both consumers and businesses. These new attack vectors often sidestep traditional security defenses. Hackers, supported by international crime gangs with deep pockets, are accosting consumers and office workers with sophisticated technology. The threat landscape is changing. Hackers are more determined than ever to steal valuable data, credit card and banking account credentials and much more. Computer hackers are determined to hit the mother lode of sellable business and personal information.