In its year review, international software security group Kaspersky , revealed that attempted malware infection affected a majority of PCs in the workplace, with 58% becoming infected, marking a 58% year-on- year-end increase. Alongside this, CryptoLocker attacks doubled. These attacks see cybercriminals demand ransoms from Trojan -infected PC users. Kaspersky expects these trends to continue with the focus on office-oriented applications. Individuals could be more inclined to put up an argument—or just give up. Notably, cybercriminals are developing more targeted tactics, gathering intelligence on the companies and their employees that they are looking to hit. Banks, investment funds and financial instrument handlers (such as exchanges) continue to be badly affected, but the report suggests that cybercriminals are diversifying and moving into new sectors such as telecommunications.
In its year review, international software security group Kaspersky , revealed that attempted malware infection affected a majority of PCs in the workplace, with 58% becoming infected, marking a 58% year-on- year-end increase. Alongside this, CryptoLocker attacks doubled. These attacks see cybercriminals demand ransoms from Trojan -infected PC users. Kaspersky expects these trends to continue with the focus on office-oriented applications. Notably, cybercriminals are developing more targeted tactics, gathering intelligence on the companies and their employees that they are looking to hit. Banks, investment funds and financial instrument handlers (such as exchanges) continue to be badly affected, but the report suggests that cybercriminals are diversifying and moving into new sectors such as telecommunications.