More than 12 million cyber threats were blocked in Q3 2021
dfndr enterprise, PSafe's cybersecurity solution, blocked in the third quarter of 2021 more than 12 million malware threats in Brazil. The number represents an increase of more than 150% compared to the second quarter.
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Among the main types of malware detected by the PSafe solution are Data Stealler, used to steal user data; Banker, which steals bank or credit card passwords; Ransomware , responsible for virtual kidnappings; and Android malware, such as Fake Install, which installs fake apps. and SMS Fraud, threats that register users' cell phones with paid SMS services, causing financial loss to victims.
“Anyone who surfs the Internet without protection is susceptible to this type of threat: you can get infected by opening attachments from unknown senders, downloading music or installing an unknown extension on your browser. This is apparently harmless software, but highly dangerous and that, once installed, can cause irreparable damage to a company” warns PSafe CEO Marco DeMello.
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Check the list with the main threats detected by the PSafe solution and their descriptions below:
- Ransomware – Prevents access to files, releasing them only with a ransom;
- Malvertising – Malware spread through advertisements, possibly even on trusted websites, without your knowledge;
- Crypto Jacking – Uses the computing power available on the device to mine cryptocurrencies;
- Spyware – Acts as a spy, looking for information and sending it to the attacker;
- Adware – Displays unwanted advertisements on users' screens;
- Trojan – Once installed, it passes control of the device externally to the attacker;
- Worms – Has automatic replication features;
- Rootkits – Use techniques to hide from security solutions such as antivirus;
- Backdoor – These are hidden functions in software, whether malware or not, that allow unauthorized access to a system or application.
Protection
Virtual attacks, for both businesses and individuals, can be disastrous. With this in mind, PSafe has put together a series of actions that can reduce the risks of digital infection. Check them out below:
- Always look for official stores;
- To make sure it's a trustworthy app, always go to “About this app” to check some information;
- Be wary if the permissions requested by the app do not match the roles it performs;
- It is essential that companies have a solution against data leaks, such as dfndr enterprise, which identifies if an app is malicious even before installation;
- Search the official websites, check who is the developer of the apps you will download on your corporate devices, read user reviews and be suspicious if they are insufficient or negative.
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