• Virtualisation, Cloud-Computing and a Shifting Internet Infrastructure Will Widen the Scope of Cybercrime

    • The Internet infrastructure is changing, opening more opportunities for cybercrime

    • The growing popularity of cloud computing and virtualisation among companies is likely to catch the attention of criminals scheming for the next hot cyber-swindle.

    • According to the Trend Micro 2010 Future Threat Report, cloud computing and virtualisation – while offering significant benefits and cost-savings – move servers outside the traditional security perimeter and expand the playing field for cybercriminals.