9 Cyber Security Threats to Watch Out for in 2013

hacker100921831 Malware has been around for a while and is something IT security personnel already know to watch out for. But this software that is used by attackers to disturb operations, gather information, or gain access to systems will expand its threat in 2013 to include cloud computing, BYOD, and mobile devices. As online criminals become cleverer, here are just a few ways they will attempt to threaten your systems in 2013:

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): A flood of incoming messages to a target system forces it to shut down and denies service to the system to legitimate users
Mobile Botnets: Your mobile device can be set up (without you knowing) to forward spam and viruses to other devices
Spear-Phishing Attacks: Messages that appear to be from a trusted business are actually from a cyber criminal posing as that business to seek unauthorized access to confidential data
Hacktivism: Hacking a computer system for political or socially motivated reasons
Ransomware: Your computer freezes because you have “browsed” illicit/illegal materials, the screen will look like a branch of local law enforcement and demand money to restore your access
Madware: “Mobile Adware” can be added to your mobile device when you download an app and sends pop-up alerts to the notification bar, adds icons, changes browser settings, and gathers personal/location information
Rootkits: Collection of tools allowing administrator-level access to a computer or network
Rogue Programs: Malware that uses deceptive advertising and false positives to scare you into purchasing a registered license of software to remove the malware but actually just adds more malware once you pay
Search History Poisoning: Cyber criminals manipulate search engine algorithms and other automated mechanisms

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