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The year 2009 was a milestone when it comes to cyber security. From spam mails based on swine flu and MJ's death to phishing attacks carried out on popular social networking sites to the explosion on new variants of malware, 2009 saw it all. And 2010 is slated to be more challenging when it comes to security. Here is why.......


Cyber attacks: What's in store for 2010?
2010 can witness botnets continue to attempt to evade detection beyond the binary, with a focus on network communication

Expect a shift in the types of attacks
Cybercriminals will continue to compete for traffic. The modern cybercriminal world is making more and more of an effort to legalize itself

Social engineering emerging as primary attack vector
More and more, attackers are going directly after the end user and attempting to trick them into downloading malware or divulging sensitive information

The bad guys want your money, ID/resources
'Cyber-criminals will, with increased sophistication, continue to make money via social engineering and phishing scams'
 

Vulnerability of Indian Internet users increasing
VeriSigns survey findings reveal low awareness of Online security among Indian Internet users

Data and info-centric security design key to security
Large and small – should consider a layered, centralized security solution that provides multiple security touch points within the network