The FortiGuard Labs team has been tracking a number of evolving trends related to the 2018 Threat Landscape Predictions article published just before the beginning of the year. Other trends include the increased targeting of critical infrastructure, the development of automation in malware exploits, and the use of blockchain technology to anonymize the command and control of botnets. Digital transformation is driving the convergence of traditionally isolated networks, including the integration of IT and OT networks within a single enterprise, along with large systems to support massive, hyperconnected environments such as smart cities.”]