IARPA using Big Data Analytics to automatically discover Signals from Web Sources to Predict Cyber Attacks

Cyber crimes and attacks continue to expand exponentially and involving more and more advanced and sophisticated techniques to infiltrate corporate networks and enterprise systems. Types of attacks include advanced malware, zero day attacks and advanced persistent threats. Flawed software, the root of most program errors and security vulnerabilities, is a critical enabler of cyber-crime. Estimated to cost the global economy $445 billion per year, cyber-crime impacts individuals, businesses, and national economies, and it causes devastating consequences for those affected.