Breach Security’s Web Hacking Incidents Database 2008 is interesting reading for anyone who is interested in the origins of website attacks.
From a database of TK reported incidents, the intent breaks down as follows:
- 24% Defacement
- 19% Stealing personal information
- 16% Planting malware
- 13% Monetary loss
- 8% Downtime
- 5% Phishing
- 15% Other
We tend to think that most online crime is motivated by profit so these results are somewhat surprising. Online criminals tend to take the path of least effort and perhaps spam, phishing etc. are just easier than hacking a website for profit.
Only 57 incidents were included in the database in 2008 which suggests massive underreporting. This report represents, perhaps, the tip of the iceberg.
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My Site has been hacked,after putting alot of effort in protecting this site,I cannot understand why anyone one would want to do this and what benefits there are for Hackers.
My concern is how do we prevent this in the future or are the some website developers building site like mine who are not genuine builders,are they responsible.
Who is responsible for this is the website desingner leaving itself open so that site can be hacked?.
What can I do.
Looking forward to your reply