The number of data thefts through malware has increased many times.

Based on information collected from log files traded on the underground market, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence revealed that nearly 10 million devices had their data stolen through malware in 2023.

To protect information from data-stealing malware, users should use comprehensive security solutions for all devices.

The (.com) domain had the most compromised accounts, followed by domains associated with Brazil (.br), India (.in), Colombia (.co), and Vietnam (.vn). Of these, the (.vn) domain, associated with Vietnam, had 5,500,000 compromised accounts in 2023.

On average, cybercriminals are estimated to steal 50.9 credentials per infected device. Threat actors use these credentials for nefarious purposes, such as launching cyberattacks, selling them, or distributing them freely on dark web forums and underground channels on the Telegram platform.

The value of dark web logs containing login information depends on how desirable the data is, as well as how it is marketed on the site. Login information can be sold through subscription services with regular uploads, known as “aggregators,” for specific requests, or through “stores” that sell proprietary information to carefully selected buyers.

To protect information from data-stealing malware, users should use a comprehensive security solution for all devices. This will help prevent infections and warn them of dangers, such as suspicious websites or phishing emails that may be the source of infection. Furthermore, businesses can help their users, employees, and partners protect themselves from threats in this way. They can proactively monitor for leaks and prompt users to change leaked passwords immediately.

KIM THANH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/so-vu-danh-cap-du-lieu-thong-qua-phan-mem-doc-hai-da-tang-nhieu-lan-post735937.html