Security News > 2008 > July > Banks Targeted for Malicious Attacks
http://www.bankinfosecurity.com/articles.php?art_id=911 By Linda McGlasson Managing Editor July 18, 2008 Financial institutions should brace themselves for more malicious attacks, as the recent Threat Horizon 2010 report from the Information Security Forum (ISF) warns of an increase in such threats -- including attacks from organized crime and industrial espionage. "In general, financial services probably represent the most attractive target," says Andy Jones, CISSP and ISF's Principal Research Consultant, who was the report's primary author. The report draws on the knowledge and hands-on experiences of ISF members, representing more than 300 of the world's largest business and public sector organizations. (The global financial services industry makes up 35% of ISF members.) [...] _______________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA, August 2-7 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top sponsors in a relaxed setting. http://www.blackhat.com