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You might think this "hiding in plain sight" strategy would play into the hands of law enforcement
and the cybersecurity pros working to protect data and networks.

That's not necessarily so, Trend Micro's top cybersecurity officer told Infosecurity Magazine.

"Law enforcement is actively investigating these forums," Tom Kellermann said, "but they are
overwhelmed with case load as we are experiencing a cybercrime wave. Also, the life span of most
underground sites is short.

They could be up one day and gone the next. Investigations will have to keep up with this fast
pace."

Should police and security professionals manage to put more pressure on North America-based
online cybercrime shops, however, there could be a price to pay. More of the services could simply
migrate to the Dark Web like their peers in other regions of the world.

Know your foe
For cybersecurity professionals, the full Trend Micro report is well worth a detailed look. It includes
thought-provoking screen grabs of the illicit tools and services for sale.

Knowing what one is up against can help the "good guys" as they make full use of security
information management techniques.

Vendors like Hexis are also keeping close tabs on innovations among cybercriminals so as to
continually update products like HawkEye G, an integrated detection and automated response
system for monitoring endpoints and networks.

About the Author

Alex Lating began working for Hexis Cyber Solutions in 2015
as the product marketing manager.

Previously she has worked at Gemalto and SafeNet and is
currently studying to receive her MBA from Loyola University
Maryland.

Connect with Hexis online: http://www.hexiscyber.com/

Hexis Blog: http://www.hexiscyber.com/blog

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