Cybercriminals accurately attack in 2015. Targeting cards and … – Media2.pl

The company Eset, a global provider of computer security software companies and individuals (such as ESET NOD32 Antivirus) published a list of 4 trends in computer threats for 2015:

• with targeted attacks

 One thing is certain – the number of targeted attacks has increased over the past few years and this trend will continue in 2015. Usually with targeted attacks, and so attacks against a specific recipient or institutions are carried out using social engineering or exploit 0-day type, and so those that exploit vulnerabilities still unpatched by manufacturers and application security solutions.

In 2010 identified 3 large with targeted attacks, while in 2014 the number of large attacks rose to 53. These are the figures for detected attacks, and many of them could pass unnoticed. One of the most common attacks of targeted campaigns for BlackEnergy or Windigo.

• Attacks on płatnościowe systems

 More and more people are paying by credit cards. This trend decided to use cyber criminals, creating a family of threats ie POS terminals JacksPos or Dexter. This is probably using those threats, cybercriminals stole 56 million data cards, which were paid in supermarket chains Home Depot. ESET Experts predict that in 2015 the attacks on payment card terminals will become even more popular.

• Ransomware, malware and bitcoiny

 ESET Experts predict that cybercriminals will carry out more attacks associated with virtual currencies. This year, the biggest cybercriminal behind this type of attack has earned the equivalent of $ 000 600 in bitcoinach, using a network of compromised computers (botnets) to generate a virtual currency.

Also, ransomware threat to screen or block access to files and in return for a ransom demand to release them, they will become even more popular in the coming year. By 2014 many large companies, including Yahoo, AOL, have become victims of such threats. This year ESET also discovered the first threat encryption files on smartphones with Android – Simplocker.

• The Internet of Things

 ESET Experts also predict an increase in the number of attacks on devices with internet connection. This year, the observed attacks on devices such as Smart TV, smart phones biometric systems, routers, as well as Google Glass. Despite the popularity fledgling Internet of Things, cyber-criminals try to exploit this trend to achieve their goals.