Cisco’s report on security trends from last calendar year [Warning: PDF File] has been released, and it’s an interesting read. Among the highlights:
- An increase in attacks targeting iOS and other mobile platforms. In the past, desktop and server Windows operating systems were the main target of attackers; it appears that they are now after the sensitive information on mobile devices as well.
- An uptick in the use of Java as a mechanism for exploits, both as a language for writing tools and the JRE as a target.
- For the first time in memory, global spam volumes were actually down this year (though the volume did increase in Europe)
If you’re interested in the current global landscape in information security, this report is definitely worth a quick read.