Infostealer: In recent years, more than 30 million devices infected passwords playing malicious software

According to a survey published by Cyber ​​Security Company Hudson Rock this month, more than 30 million devices worldwide in recent years have been involved in infostealer malicious software. In the middle of them Organizations such as Pentagon, FBI and Lockheed Martin and Honeywell.

Infostealers are malicious files that can steal passwords, financial data and other hidden files and session cookies. In addition, they are not connected to advanced techniques to settle by just clicking on a fraudulent link or by downloading an infected file such as the PDF of a false invoice.

According to the report, the wide global presence of these malicious software and access information of corporate systems, the US and Federal Agency Defense Organizations, on sale for $ 56 R $ equivalent to the day of the day for the excerpt of the day. Honeywell is one of the main ones affected by the data given to 400 employees.

The US navy is one of the greatest affected by infostealers infections. Duzines leaked data Official E -invasion of Posts, File Sharing Services and Military Training SourcesProviding unauthorized access to confidential information.

National Security Risks

Such as malware, AI systems, nuclear submarines and military jets, including critical projects belong to people related to people related to people. Violations can facilitate industrial espionage and even risk national securityIn some countries, Hudson Rock, as warned.

In the report, it emphasizes the need for urgent measures to combat invaders such as the closure of cyber crime forums where the leaked data is sold at extremely low costs. In addition to the investments made in the action of the authorities and security technology, the company proposes changes to employees.

One of the alternatives is cyber security training for workers to easily identify threats and change simple habits. Clicking suspicious links and avoiding downloading files from suspicious sources.

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