IT security hacks more targeted, seek financial information: study

TORONTO – While the overall number of IT security attacks are dropping, the rise of mobile computing and the growing sophistication of attacks are posing a new threat, according to the Telus and Rotman School of Management's fourth annual study on Canadian IT security. The study, released Tuesday, surveyed more than 600 Canadian IT professionals across government, public and private sectors, providing insight on the Canadian security landscape, especially as it relates to emerging trends in breaches, threats and preparedness. The top three breaches reported in 2011 include viruses and malware (46%), laptop or mobile hardware device theft (22%), and phishing/pharming...