According to SpyCloud, 61% of all data breaches last year were malware-related, with infostealers responsible for stealing 343.78 million credentials. These stolen credentials are resold in criminal communities for additional attack strategies.
Our latest findings reveal a critical shift in the cybersecurity landscape. Infostealers have become the go-to tool for cybercriminals, rapidly exfiltrating valuable data and setting the stage for subsequent ransomware attacks.
SpyCloud found that one in five individuals has been a victim of an infostealer infection, with each incident exposing 10-25 business application credentials, facilitating further access for ransomware operators.
Through deep analysis of infostealer logs, it became apparent that companies with infected employees are significantly more likely to experience ransomware attacks, underscoring infostealers' critical role in modern cybercrime.
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