Cyber-attacks that kill, IPv6, and vulnerability markets on tap for 2013

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Cyber-attacks that kill, IPv6, and vulnerability markets on tap for 2013 (http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com)

As rough of a year as 2012 was for cybersecurity, in 2013 we will see higher stakes than ever before, researchers say.

WatchGuard’s security research analysts are predicting upticks in emerging cyber threats – including those that can cause loss of human life.
Among other predictions, it also expects browsers and IPv6 to cause problems, a cybersecurity bill to pass in the US, and vulnerability markets to open the door for a major attack.
“2012 was an eye-opening year in cybersecurity as we saw the number of new and more sophisticated vulnerabilities rise, impacting individuals, businesses and governments,” said WatchGuard director of security strategy Corey Nachreiner, in announcing the predictions. “This is a year where the security stakes reach new heights, attacks become more frequent and unfortunately more damaging as many organizations suffer attacks before taking measures to protect themselves from the bad guys.”

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My Two Cents: This is a very good article on security predictions of 2013. Cyber attacks are only going to increase, and become more sophisticated.

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