4 new cybercrime trends threaten your business [CIO]

A mid-year report shows that people aren’t necessarily getting smarter about security, even in the face of increased attacks from cybercriminals.

1. Click the attachment
2. Target the bean counters – Proofpoint also found that in 2014, hackers tried to get at these accountants through fake LinkedIn connect requests and other social media lures – and attack that has virtually disappeared in 2015. Instead, the vehicle of choice is communication notification templates, and corporate and personal financial communication lures – things like voicemail and fax notifications.
3. Mind the social media gap
4. Less is more (more effective, that is)

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