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1. Threats From the Edge
Network Attached Peripheral Security (NAPS) threats will increase; more devices attached equals more opportunities to cause harm.
2. Threats from Former Employees
Risk from disgruntled ex-workers grows with layoffs; unsecured devices let them cover their tracks.
3. Social Networking Threats
2009 saw some serious attacks via worms and bots; Increased usage means increased risk to sensitive data.
4. Social Networking Threats
Social media sites need better educate their users about these problems, but IT departments should not wait for that to happen.
5. Windows 7 Vulnerability
Patches are coming already; more problems sure to follow.
6. Spam and Phishing Spread
Desktop headaches persist, but mobile users and services will suffer more, too.
7. Spam and Phishing Spread
An increasing amount of disruptive material will originate in Asia during 2010, based on ICSA product test reports.
8. Free Anti-Virus Products Breed Scareware
Be alert for malware masquerading as anti-virus solutions.
9. Web Application Firewalls Grow
Compliance with online payment standards drives adoption, with cloud solutions becoming more popular.