Georgia Tech forecasts cyber threats for 2012.
On the positive front, botnet takedowns appear to be more common. “These efforts represent an evolution in the security community,” said Paul Royal, research scientist at Georgia Tech. “As highly motivated security professionals come together for a common cause, we expect to see more take-downs in the year ahead.”
Royal also cites the identification and arrest of malware authors as a positive step in combating the problem. “Taking away the criminal underground’s human capital can be very effective,” said Royal. “However, the security community is facing new ethical concerns related to takedowns that may threaten collaboration.”