Lavasoft releases its 2011 security predictions-- expectations include an increase in malicious internet attacks, online attackers using new twists on traditional methods and focus on newly emerging platforms.
In total Lavasoft lists 5 top threat trends-- complex targeted attax on companies and/or critical infrastructure (like 2010's Stuxnet attacks), zero-day application vulnerability exploits (like Adobe Flash and Reader exploits), scareware and rogue security products, growing threats of mobile malware and Blackhat SEO (cyber scammers poisoning search engine results to lead to malicious sites distributing rogue security software).
The company expects programs used on a daily basis will see enchanced attacks using more subtle and sophisticated methods. Lavasoft recommends users secure their PCs with updated security software while staying aware of the types of threats that can be encountered online.