Security News > 2019 > February > Increasing security measures are driving cybercriminals to alter their techniques

Increased security measures and awareness are driving cybercriminals to alter their techniques in search of a better return on investment (ROI). Total recorded vulnerabilities year over year. Source: X-Force Red Vulnerability Database. As a result, two major shifts occured, including decreased reliance on malware and a decline in ransomware, as criminals increased their use of other cybercrime techniques with the potential for greater ROI, according to the annual 2019 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM … More → The post Increasing security measures are driving cybercriminals to alter their techniques appeared first on Help Net Security.

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