Growing Computer and Network Threat Trends

Posted by raj on 02/21/07 in Security, Featured

Here are some threats to computer networks and other IT assets that are expected to grow in 2007:

Hardware Loss.
Incidents of stolen government laptops seemed to increase in 2006, and is expected to remain steady in 2007, as well as be disclosed more often.
Browser and Software Exploits.
Maliciously- coded websites will continue to take advantage of web browser and plugin flaws, some of which will use XSS (cross- site scripting) weaknesses. Increase in incidents will grow due in part to the increase in popularity of web2.0 AJAX web applications.
Attacks On/ Via Mobile Devices. Mobile devices such as smartphones are already being attacked, as well as used as platforms for malware vectors.
Exploits via Web-based E-mail.
The US DoD (Dept of Defense) has already declared that, within the organization, web-based e-mail no longer be used. This includes the 4300 troops stationed in Iraq.