Number of data-stealing malware infections increased sevenfold since 2020
Nearly 10 million devices will be affected by data-stealing malware, also known as infostealer malware, by 2023. This is according to insights from the Kaspersky digital footprint intelligence team, which researched infostealer malware logs.
With cyber criminals stealing an average of 50.9 login credentials per infected device, the threat to both consumers and businesses is increasing.
About 10 million personal and business devices were compromised with malware to loot data in 2023. This is a 643% increase over the past three years.
The data can include logins for social media, online banking services, crypto wallets and various online business services, such as e-mail and internal systems. According to Kaspersky data, 443,000 websites worldwide have experienced compromised logins in the past five years.
The .com domain tops the list of most compromised accounts, followed by domain zones associated with Brazil (.br), India (.in), Colombia (.co) and Vietnam (.vn).
Login credentials are sold through a subscription service with regular uploads, a so-called aggregator for specific requests, or through a store that sells recently obtained login credentials exclusively to selected buyers. Prices usually start at $10 per log file at these stores. This shows how crucial it is for both individuals and businesses – especially those working with large groups of online users – to stay alert. Leaked login credentials pose a major threat and allow cybercriminals to carry out various attacks. For example, gaining unauthorized access, social engineering or impersonating individuals.
In light of this growing threat, Kaspersky is launching a special landing page to make people aware of this problem and offering strategies to mitigate the associated risks.
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