Hackers use Social Media to plan major attacks


Posted on 9th Mar 2015 12:32 pm by mohit kumar

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.

Did you know?Explore Trending and Topic pages for more stories like this.
0 Like 0 Dislike
Previous news Next news
Other news

Relaxation in age limit for Corona vaccine, CM Kejriwal wrote a letter to PM Modi demanding

New Delhi: Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra

Corona virus: this Pune company can play a big role in the vaccine, PM Modi is also keeping an eye

Pune. Coronavirus infection is not taking its name worldwide. So far, more than 52 lakh people ha

Bigg Boss 19 Eviction: After Zeeshan, a strong contestant, will be eliminated mid-week, the sword of nomination hangs over these 4

Only 14 contestants remain in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss Season 19. Zeeshan Quadri

Moving Train, Stunts and Death: The price of reel and fame paid with life

A young man lost his life while performing stunts on a train in Ludhiana, Punjab. The video of th

Coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation at eight o'clock tonight

Coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation at eight o'clock tonight

 

<

Mumbai Fourth District, where patients cross 2 lakh, 18 out of every 100 people in Bhopal are those who have not been diagnosed with infection; 61.43 lakh cases so far in the country

The number of corona patients in the country has been 61 lakh 43 thousand 19. In the last 24 hour

25 contracts closed, 26 permits 436 issued

During the lockdown period in Haryana, liquor trade was illegal at a broader level. The nationwid

Netflix News: Netflix profile transfer feature is also available in India, know how to use

Netflix Profile Transfer feature: Netflix has recently launched a new feature called 'Profile Tra

Deep penetration of imports from China in Indian market

After Monday night's clash with China, there is a loud demand to move away from the products ther

Action: MHA is strict against Chinese lending apps, and states and union territories instructed to take action

The Union Home Ministry has taken a tough stand against Chinese lending apps. In this regard, the

Sign up to write
Sign up now if you have flare of writing..
Login   |   Register
Follow Us
Indyaspeak @ Facebook Indyaspeak @ Twitter Indyaspeak @ Pinterest RSS



Play Free Quiz and Win Cash