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...]
Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report
The Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigations Report was recently released for 2015. The report has become an information security industry standard report since its inception in 2008. The report analyzes thousands of confirmed data breaches and security incidents from around the world and offers trends and guidance regarding security practices. Some of the highlights from this year’s Data Breach Investigations Report include the following: Top three industries affected are public, … [Read more...]