Cybercrime Organizational Structures Evolve

Slashdot writes of the latest findings in a report by Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center (MCRC)about the structural change in cybercrime organization. Loosely organized groups of hackers trading stolen data have been replaced by hierarchical cybercrime operations that deploy sophisticated pricing models and Crimeware business models.

These organizations are comprised of strict hierarchies where each cybercriminal is rewarded according his position and task.



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