The internet is already a valued tool, if not a utility, to modern culture. As more people gain access and become web savvy, new innovations and uses will emerge. In many people’s lives, the internet has become their primary source of news, music, television programming, video gaming, shopping, and so much more. However, as the internet grows, cybercrime grows and evolves as well.
While many criminals attack weak online entities with phishing attacks, social engineering attacks are gaining strength and reach. Cybercriminals are becoming more organized and are becoming better at targeting attacks. The recent Sony breach is such an example. As we move onward, we must also stay alert and know that as the internet grows, the enemy grows as well. For a full article on this topic, click here:: Social engineering will ramp up in 2015
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