According to the 2015 Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, the second most common attack pattern involves crimeware – 18.8% of confirmed data disclosures fall into this category. So what exactly is crimeware and how can it be prevented? Crimeware is a type of malware that is specifically designed to automate a cybercrime. Unlike other forms of malware, like spyware or adware, crimeware is created for the purpose of stealing an individual’s identity and/or accessing their financial … [Read more...]