Report: Hackers becoming more aggressive

Published October 5, 2015 6:44pm ET



Cybercriminals around the globe are becoming increasingly proficient and aggressive, according to a new report from EuroPol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union.

Drawing on research from organizations through the year, the 2015 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment “highlights the increasing professionalisation of cybercriminals in terms of how attacks are planned and orchestrated using both new methods and techniques in addition to employing well-known attack vectors, and with an increased risk appetite and willingness to confront victims.”

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