Websense Security Lab releases 2014 Internet Security 8 predictions

In 2013, cybersecurity attacks, numerous compelling data breaches, and several typical cybercrime incidents became the focus of attention in the security field. A few days ago, the network security experts of Websense® Security Lab? Released the eight major security predictions for 2014 to help enterprises effectively defend against attacks at all stages of the entire threat killing chain. The report includes recommendations and detailed reports on advanced attack trends, new exploit kits, security attacks, cloud security, professional social network dangers, and Java hazards.

Charles Renert, vice president of security research at Websense, said: "In 2013, cybercriminals have bypassed traditional defenses to carry out cyberattacks and have risen to an art form. In 2014, cyberattacks will become more complex and diverse. Although the overall number of advanced malware will decrease, we predict that the number of targeted attacks and data corruption events will increase. Attackers are constantly seeking new ways to penetrate traditional defense measures at various stages of the threat cycle At the same time, companies must try to keep their security defenses in good working order to resist different cyber attacks. "

The highlights of Websense's 2014 security forecast are as follows:

1. The number of advanced malware will be reduced

The real-time detection data flowing into the Websense ThreatSeeker® intelligent cloud shows that the number of new malware has begun to decline. This is not good news for companies. Because over time, high-volume malware will be more easily detected, cybercriminals will no longer be overly dependent on these malware. Conversely, they will choose low-volume, more targeted attacks in order to gain more advantages in attacks, steal user credentials, and successfully invade corporate networks. Although the number of attacks is reduced, the risks faced by enterprises will be greater.

2. Major data destruction attacks will occur

Historically, most attackers have made profits by stealing relevant information by exploiting network vulnerabilities. In 2014, companies should focus on cybercrime that exploits vulnerabilities to destroy data. Ransomware will play an important role in this attack trend and will gradually penetrate into small and medium enterprises.

3. The attacker's target will shift from the network to cloud data

Compared to data stored in corporate networks, cybercriminals will focus their attacks on data stored in the cloud. This tactical shift follows the transfer of critical business data to cloud-based solutions. Moreover, hackers will find that it is easier and more profitable to invade a cloud that stores massive amounts of data than to invade a solid internal network.

4. After Blackhole developers are arrested, Redkit, Neutrino and other exploit kit developers will experience a market position battle

The Blackhole exploit kit is arguably the most successful in history. But after Paunch, the developer of the exploit kit, was arrested in Russia in October 2013, everything changed. In 2014, we will see many emerging and existing exploit toolkit developers launch a market leadership battle. We expect that Redkit and Neutrino exploit kits will gain a strong attack advantage in the coming year.

5. As the impact expands, Java will remain the focus of attackers

Most terminals will continue to run a lower version of Java, so they are extremely vulnerable to exploit attacks. In 2014, cybercriminals will devote more time to find new and reliable attack methods to carry out advanced, multi-stage attacks. For high-value networks with good Java repair practices, attackers will conduct Java zero-day exploit attacks.

6. Attackers will increasingly attract executives and invade enterprises through professional social networks

In 2014, social networks are still attractive to business organizations, so attackers will increasingly use professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn to research and attract corporate executives. This highly targeted method will be used to gather intelligence and invade the network.

7. In the "data exchange chain", the attacker will target the weakest link

Attackers will look for the weakest link in the information chain and target professionals outside the network with the most information. These people include consultants, outsourcers, suppliers, and other partners who share sensitive information with large enterprises and government agencies. Moreover, it turns out that few of these partners will deploy sufficient defensive measures.

8. Security attack errors due to misidentification of attack resources

Over the years, we have heard many topics about security attacks, and institutions and companies around the world have been retaliating against people who have been found attacking their networks. As in traditional wars, tactical errors will also occur more and more in these cyber wars. If cybercriminals cannot be correctly identified, more companies will be attacked in this cyberwarfare.

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