Business-disrupting ransomware attacks are on the rise The increase in the employee-to-employee spreading of malware could be one of any number of reasons for instance, phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated while, at the same time, employees may encounter more distractions while working from home. In 2021, that number rose to 74 percent, and in 2022, it hit 75 percent - the highest rate of infection since the SOES survey began in 2016.
In 2020, 61 percent of organizations experienced malware activity that spread from one employee to another. Employees with infected machines are spreading viruses more broadly Here’s a rundown of the most interesting malware statistics: 1. There is a continued focus on enterprise businesses and governments versus average web users, especially when it comes to ransomware infections. Signs currently point to hackers shifting their focus toward discrete infections through IoT and email. Some traditionally-popular forms of malware appear to be losing traction in 2022 as cybercriminals change their tactics to attack new or underutilized vulnerabilities. Shifts in the malware environment change every year, although long-term trends are identifiable in year-over-year data reports.ĭespite numerous anti-malware measures, cybercriminals and hackers don’t give up quickly, especially not as long as there’s money to be made in malware.
Thanks to the constant push-and-pull between security professionals and cybercriminals, it’s also an ever-evolving ecosystem.
“Malware” describes any malicious program created to wreak havoc or mischief on a computer system.
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