McAfee has unveiled its latest analysis of the key trends of cybercrime in the third quarter of 2013 :. it shows that cybercriminals are not many holidays this summer
"during the summer, we added 20 million new samples in the" zoo "McAfee, which now includes a total of 170 million elements. "We also found four major trends that require both individuals and businesses to be cautious about how they protect their data," said Francois Paget, one of McAfee Labs researchers . This includes an increase in attacks on Android devices 30%, growth of "signed" malware, spam increased (+ 125%) and increased use of virtual currencies.
about the increasing attacks on Android, McAfee researchers have identified a new family of malware (Exploit / MasterKey.A) that allows a cyberpirate go beyond verifying the digital signature corrupt applications. They also identified a new type of malware that, once installed, downloads a second layer, without the user's knowledge.
"Signed" malware also increased by 50% compared to the third quarter. This concerns the validity of most digital certificates that are currently underway. They also raise questions about how businesses and individuals can now distinguish the valid certificates of those corrupt. This trend is even stronger mobile, growing from zero to almost 25% of Android malware samples recorded during the last three years.
Regarding the increase in spam (+ 125%), it was boosted in September allegedly due to "snowshoe spammers" or affiliate marketing practices, which seeks to legitimize vis-mark -vis its consumers.
Finally, virtual currencies, a market estimated in 2012 by Yankee Group to nearly $ 47.5 billion, it still draws more pirates. These virtual currencies (or bitcoins) suffer no regulation or control and represent an unprecedented opportunity for money laundering. They are also stimulated by the development of parallel Internet markets, including counterfeit drugs, arms sales, drug buy, etc ... And although the best known of these sites, called Silk Road, was closed on October 1st, these illegal markets persist and they seem to dry up soon.
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