SEATTLE, December 17, 2015 – WatchGuard® Technologies, a leader in multi-function firewalls, today revealed its full list of 10 new information security predictions for 2016. WatchGuard’s security research highlights new and emerging threat trends that include: advanced ransomware moving on to alternate platforms; an increase in targeted iOS attacks; and a new hunting ground for criminals to find data that leads to identity theft. “The security threat landscape is constantly changing, as cyber criminals deploy old and new methods to expand their reach, exploit users, and gain access to valuable data,” said Corey Nachreiner, chief technology officer at WatchGuard. “To play better defense, we recommend following security best practices; training employees about threats and targeted social engineering techniques; and deploying the latest network security technologies so organisations identify security issues in real-time to address the majority of attacks we anticipate in 2016.” 1. Ransomware Reaches New Platforms: Ransomware has grown up, with new strains of file encrypting malware being so good that many victims have paid ransoms. To date, ransomware primarily targets Windows. Next year we expect cyber criminals to make very effective ransomware for alternate platforms including Android mobile devices and Mac laptops. 2. Social Engineering Keeps People as Your Biggest Threat: Recent advanced network breaches have one thing in common, they all started with spear phishing the user. Cyber criminals target specific users with customised social engineering tactics to trick trusting users into giving up their access privileges. We recommend dedicating budget each year to provide employees with security awareness training that includes the latest social engineering techniques For the full article click here
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