Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) The rapid expansion of social media has enabled hackers to closely cooperate and group with each other to launch measured attacks, an industry expert said here on Saturday.
"The cyber crime scenario is turning murkier day by day... and social media is providing a fantastic platform for these people (cyber criminals)."
"Cyber criminals may not know each other but when they see money, they share their capabilities," R. Vittal Raj, international vice president of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) told IANS on the sidelines of a company event here.
He said despite organisations and chief information officers putting in their best efforts to combat hackers, the cyber criminals are coming up with new strategies to find loopholes in the IT system.
"A new type of threat called Advance Persistent Threat (APT) has emerged where the hacker is patient and takes his own time to understand the system, waits for the right opportunity and finally attacks in a major way," he said.
Raj said there has been a phenomenal jump in cyber attacks since 2013, compared to 2012.
"We are seeing size and complexity of attacks never seen before... this is a new trend in organised crime...," he said.
Anti-virus major McAfee has estimated the cost of malicious cyber activity in 2013 to be in the range of $300 billion to $1 trillion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the employment fair organized in Maharashtra through video
Amazon Deal: Apple Watch is the most useful because of this very special feature
Apple Watch Series 7 On Amazon: If you want to buy Apple Smart Watch for yourself, your partner,
Married women observe the Karva Chauth fast on the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day) of the Krishna Pa
CUET 2022: Conflict between DU and St. Stephen's College regarding CUET, institute released update
CUET 2022: St Stephen's College, Delhi has issued a major update regarding admission to courses u
Corona Virus Seen Weak In Front Of Bihari Immunity, Expert Explains Its Reason
Patna
In the last two days, sudden cases of Coronavirus infection have increased in Bihar
SP President Akhilesh Yadav appeared aggressive on Friday regarding the Nazul Land Property Bill-
Know what is the treatment of Covid-19 cytokine therapy? Trial is going on in Karnataka
Doctors all over the world are using different medicines and therapies in the treatment of corona
The Karnataka High Court will deliver its verdict today regarding the much-discussed Hijab contro
In the fourth Test match to be played between India and England from February 23 at JSCA Stadium,
On Sunday, a protest was held by the Hindu community in Navi Mumbai against the atrocities being
