The theft of lucrative data continues to be the primary motive behind malware

The theft of lucrative data continues to be the primary motive behind malware, Websense says. “Cybercriminals and business leaders have quickly come to realize that data is the newest form of global currency,” the report says. “Whether it’s credit cards, chemical recipes, patient records, or phone numbers, all assets have a price. Not only does the loss of assets severely damage the financial well-being of a company, it becomes a public relations nightmare when the good reputation of a company is threatened.”

- By Tim Wilson, Darkreading