Pirates today are far more sophisticated with computer technology within their grasp as well as gaining insight from the media. It's much easier for them to identify who their next victims may be, and they don't have to travel needlessly throughout the waters or vacant islands to make their attack.
Modern day pirates are really nothing more than terrorists at sea waiting to kill their victims so they can loot treasure, steal high dollar yachts, cruise ships, and even take over oil tankers. A force no one wants to reckon with, modern day pirates still lurk out at sea today. Arrr!