Target breach could represent leading edge of wave of serious cybercrime - The Washington Post

Supply and demand...

"Although experts predict that retail cyberattacks are likely to increase, the long-term forecast is a matter of debate. Companies may succeed in strengthening their defenses over the next several months, deterring hackers. Or, the surge of stolen credit card information on the market may cause a glut and drop prices to the point at which incentives for new attacks shrink, said Christin, the Carnegie Mellon researcher. Currently, the price is about $15 to $20 per card.

“From a researcher’s point of view, it’s actually very interesting,” he said. “I think there’s going to be market saturation.”"

Target breach could represent leading edge of wave of serious cybercrime - The Washington Post