McAfee's "2013 Threats Predictions" report also said that hacktivist group Anonymous would decline in success and visibility, with more extremist groups carrying the torch.
When you consider how many stakeholders are invested in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, it's no wonder the monthly affair stirs up so much energy in the cyber world.
It's true: There are certain attacks that no security technology will be able to stop. But the situation isn't entirely hopeless. How organizations respond to an active threat can make all the difference in the world.
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