Thread Rating:
  • 1 Vote(s) - 5 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
IT threat evolution Q1 2020. Statistics
#1
Bug 
Quote:
[Image: sl_malware_report_01-kolichestvo-obnaruz...1-2019.png]
These statistics are based on detection verdicts for Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data.

Quarterly figures

According to Kaspersky Security Network,
  • Kaspersky solutions blocked 726,536,269 attacks launched from online resources in 203 countries across the globe.
  • A total of 442,039,230 unique URLs were recognized as malicious by Web Anti-Virus components.
  • Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the computers of 249,748 unique users.
  • Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 178,922 unique users.
  • Our File Anti-Virus detected 164,653,290 unique malicious and potentially unwanted objects.
  • Kaspersky products for mobile devices detected:
    • 1,152,662 malicious installation packages
    • 42,115 installation packages for mobile banking trojans
    • 4339 installation packages for mobile ransomware trojans
Mobile threats

Quarter events

Q1 2020 will be remembered primarily for the coronavirus pandemic and cybercriminals’ exploitation of the topic. In particular, the creators of a new modification of the Ginp banking trojan renamed their malware Coronavirus Finder and then began offering it for €0.75 disguised as an app supposedly capable of detecting nearby people infected with COVID-19. Thus, the cybercriminals tried not only to scam users by exploiting hot topics, but to gain access to their bank card details. And, because the trojan remains on the device after stealing this data, the cybercriminals could intercept text messages containing two-factor authorization codes and use the stolen data without the victim’s knowledge.

Another interesting find this quarter was Cookiethief, a trojan designed to steal cookies from mobile browsers and the Facebook app. In the event of a successful attack, the malware provided its handler with access to the victim’s account, including the ability to perform various actions in their name, such as liking, reposting, etc. To prevent the service from spotting any abnormal activity in the hijacked profile, the trojan contains a proxy module through which the attackers issue commands.

The third piece of malware that caught our attention this reporting quarter was trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Shopper.a. It is designed to help cybercriminals to leave fake reviews and drive up ratings on Google Play. The attackers’ goals here are obvious: to increase the changes of their apps getting published and recommended, and to lull the vigilance of potential victims. Note that to rate apps and write reviews, the trojan uses Accessibility Services to gain full control over the other app: in this case, the official Google Play client.

Mobile threat statistics

In Q1 2020, Kaspersky’s mobile products and technologies detected 1,152,662 malicious installation packages, or 171,669 more than in the previous quarter.

Starting in Q2 2019, we have seen a steady rise in the number of mobile threats detected. Although it is too early to sound the alarm (2019 saw the lowest number of new threats in recent years), the trend is concerning.
...
Continue Reading
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Welcome
You have to register before you can post on our site.

Username/Email:


Password:





[-]
Recent Posts
GFYI [Official] EaseUS Data Recovery Wi...
I utilize EaseUS Par...zevish — 08:10
MultCloud 500GB Data Traffic Lifetime wi...
MultCloud offers a c...zevish — 07:59
O&O SafeErase Professional 17 Lifetime G...
O&O SafeErase Pr...zevish — 07:43
IM-Magic Partition Resizer Pro [PC]
IM-Magic Partition R...zevish — 07:27
ActivePresenter
ActivePresenter ...mertxgreen2 — 00:00

[-]
Birthdays
Today's Birthdays
No birthdays today.
Upcoming Birthdays
No upcoming birthdays.

[-]
Online Staff
kubik67's profile kubik67

>