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

Based on information gathered from transaction logs on the dark market, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence revealed that nearly 10 million devices had their data stolen through malware in 2023.

To protect information from malware that steals data, users should use a comprehensive security solution for all devices.

The domain (.com) 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 as many as 5,500,000 compromised accounts in 2023.

On each infected device, cybercriminals are estimated to steal an average of 50.9 login credentials. Threat actors will use this information for nefarious purposes, such as carrying out cyberattacks, selling or freely distributing information on dark web forums and underground channels on the Telegram platform.

The value of dark web log files containing login credentials depends on the attractiveness of the data and how it is marketed on the site. Login credentials can be sold through subscription services with regular uploads, known as "aggregate tools" for specific requests, or through "stores" selling exclusive information to carefully selected buyers.

To protect information from data-stealing malware, users should implement a comprehensive security solution across all devices. This will help prevent infections and alert them to potential threats, such as suspicious websites or phishing emails that could be sources of infection. Furthermore, businesses can help their users, employees, and partners protect themselves from threats in this way. They can proactively monitor 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