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TechRepublic
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Devices Infected With Data-Stealing Malware Increased by 7 Times Since 2020

The number of devices infected with data-stealing malware in 2023 was 9.8 million, with an expected rise to 16 million; infostealers are on the rise due to ease of access. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware crews lean into infostealers for initial access

Infostealers are gaining popularity among cybercriminals for easy access into organizations' IT environments.
Methods such as brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and exploiting vulnerabilities are common ways for cybercriminals to gain access to systems. [ more ]
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