Malware does not cease and cybercriminals are always using new scams to deceive a large set of users.
And there is a type of attack of malware that is proliferating a lot in recent years, and that has reached 25 million affected devices.
We talk about malware Infostealer that steals important information from users, passwords and bank card numbers.
Kaspersky’s security firm comments which estimates that surroundings 2.3 million bank cards were leaked in the Dark Web in the last two years.
To this you add the 9 million devices affected by this malware last year, making a total of the aforementioned 26 million devices committed to this type of malware.
This type of malware is also able to steal credentials to verify the user’s identity.
This malware also propagates other devices through links phishing or malicious attachments.
They comment, that last year Redline was the largest malicious actor representing 34 % of infections.
Kaspersky people recommend that those who have been victims of this type of malware, They must regularly review bank accounts.
On the other hand, it is convenient that the bank card is blocked and a new. It is also advisable to activate the authentication of two factors and establish an expense limit with your card and bank account.
They make other types of more basic recommendations, such as that unknown calls are never answered, or interacted with emails that are apparently fraudulent.
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