A new research report from Blue Coat on security threats for 2008 indicates that laptops containing corporate data will continue to be attractive targets for thieves. The report, which also indicates that web-based malware attacks will flourish in 2008, estimates that a computer holding 10,000 records can be worth as much as $140,000 on the black market. Blue Coat estimates that more companies will move away from storing Social Security Numbers, to limit the threat of identity theft. Network security will be, however, a persistent issue. More info on this topic:

• 5 most stolen gadgets - laptop is #1
• Absolute Software survey - average cost of a data breach is $137,000
• iBahn survey - average value of personal information on a laptop is $330,000

Click here to read more about how Absolute Software’s Computrace can help to secure your corporate laptops (and data). Via infoworld Tags: laptops, laptop security, laptop theft, identity theft, black market, data resale, data breach