<p>In some ways, the newest edition of IBM's X-Force Trend and Risk Report reasserts what other security researchers and malware-weary end users already know: browser vulnerabilities continue to pose problems, OS X attacks are on the rise, and mobile devices and BYOD have complicated IT managers' jobs.</p><p>Despite the familiar themes, however, the report offers potentially useful insights into the nature of these threats by eschewing a statistically driven methodology in favor of a more qualitative approach. IBM hopes the findings will give enterprises a more well-rounded perspective on the dangers they face, as well as a lead in protecting their assets.Webcasts More >>White Papers More >>Reports More >></p><p>The report is drawn from a variety of intelligence sources, including IBM's database of more than 68,000 vulnerabilities, and real-time monitoring--performed on behalf of 4,000 clients in 130 countries--of 15 billion daily Web events. Robert Freeman, manager of X-Force Research, explained in a phone interview that the report, rather than detailing specific breaches or compiling raw statistics, addresses "what is going on in the aggregate," with an emphasis on trends and what they mean in practical terms. "We're looking to give the professional or executive an overview of what's going on to help [them] make decisions about purchases," he stated.</p><p>[ For expert security best practices, see 5 Black Hat Security Lessons For CIOs. ]</p><p><a href="http://www.informationweek.com/security/application-security/ibm-predicts-rise-in-os-x-exploits-touts/240007682">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/09/20/4279058/ibm-x-force-2012-mid-year-trend.html">IBM X-Force 2012 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report: Rising Attacks Focus on ...</a> (The Herald | HeraldOnline.com)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=d-Q9ywRPMivQSdMaTj-afu6SWUlDM">11 additional articles.</a></p>
