WatchGuard the security company recently published its threat predictions for 2012, stating that Internet-users can expect an increasing number of APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) as well as their more real-world instances during the coming year.
It appears that the prediction has turned to be true given the massive breaches such as the SecureID event along with operation ShadyRat of RSA, and the Duqu's finding following Stuxnet. The harm by APTs is felt more on prominent corporations and businesses. Currently, WatchGuard forecasts that the threat from APTs may permeate to small-sized enterprises as well as unwitting consumers.
Additionally, WatchGuard conjectures of malicious software that will take advantage of geolocation in an increasing manner for customizing assaults, thereby enhancing the money-making power of the software. One plain method that's already being utilized involves diverting victims of particular localities onto specially designed fraudulent websites, which work most effectively within those localities. The company expects that computer hackers will employ still further malevolent techniques for abusing geolocation within malicious software during 2012.
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