According to a new security experts to report online from Blue Coat Systems (BCS), the amount malicious malware circling the internet is set to increase exponentially in the coming months, with criminal groups tripled the amount, Äúmalnets at used to launch attacks on unprotected machines.
Malnets physical servers are required to manage the operations of large-scale malware, and BCS said it is currently monitoring 1,500 of these servers, against only 500 in 2011. This disturbing development indicates a shift to an aggressive campaign the distribution of malware and computer control. Malware can be used to take control of a machine without owner, AOS knowledge and use it to send hundreds of thousands of spam emails from around the world, while also driving private information.
Security companies have noticed a number of new malnets recent months, with the most successful supposedly control up to 5000 virtual servers, which can in turn give access to a gang to the data contained in millions of individual computers. The main source of this malware infection has so far been through false links placed in the search engines and spam email, although most illegal online activities also carry a risk.
The surge in the number of malnets is said to be in response to the successful closure of a number of, Äúbotnets at during the past year, including the infamous Grum botnet, which was responsible for 18% of the world, AOS total amount of spam. The closure of these vast networks of zombie computers has forced a change in tactics for criminal gangs, who are now increasingly easy to infect computers, steal data and develop their network.
We must all be very careful online, ensuring that we don, AOT the links without first being sure of their validity. However, there are other processes that we can put in place to strengthen our online safety and help reduce the risk of being infected by malware. One of the most effective ways to ensure that your data remains safe and secure is to use a VPN service. A VPN service will hide your identity online, making it much more difficult for future fraudsters to spy on the activities of your browser and read all sensitive data. With analysts predict strong growth in the amount of malware and other online fraud like to continue in the coming months, a VPN service is the first line of defense to help fight third party interference in your personal questions.
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