Malicious software = + loss of money problems – eGospodarka

The cyber criminals are not idle, and eloquent proof of the truth of this statement can be even if the results of the last survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, which show that over the last year malware encountered almost half (45%) of Internet users. 8 out of 10 attacks had a negative impact on the device and data users, and 1/3 of them meant for victims of financial loss.

Malware is a problem that most often encountered Windows users – 83% its users admitted that in the past 12 months had to do with an attempt to cyber attack. This does not mean, however, that the aim of cybercriminals are users of Android and Mac OS X – infection of their devices indicated respectively 13% and 6% users of these systems.

12% users claim that the infection was a consequence visit a suspicious website, and 8% believes that the source of the threat has become a USB device and another person, other infected device and installing a malicious application that impersonate legitimate program. 7% of respondents admitted that infection occurred when opening an attachment to e-mail. The greater part of the respondents, 13% , was unable to explain how the malware found on their device.

It is noteworthy that four out of five infections caused problems owners infected devices. The most common ( 35% cases) users recorded slowdown in computer performance, 30% respondents became the target of brazen advertising (eg. Browser redirect them to unwanted side), while 20% were surveyed on their devices unwanted programs. For the most serious effects of infection were to change in your browser settings or operating system without the user’s knowledge ( 17% ), loss ( 10% ) or theft ( 8% ) personal data, unauthorized publications or “liking of” social networks ( 9% ) and break into webcams ( 6% ).

In addition, respondents mentioned the need to pay for cybercriminals to unlock the device ( 11% of cases) or decrypt your private files ( 6% ) as a result of infection software ransomware. In general, every third user ( 33% ) suffered financial losses as a result of malware infection. In addition to the payment of ransom to criminals victims have to spend money to restore data or equipment to work on software that allows the elimination of any infection, and some were even forced to buy a new computer. Where are incurred financial losses, the average cost of attacks was $ 160.

“The cost and unpleasant effects of malware infections can be avoided if you just show a little consideration. It should, for example, avoid connecting USB media to unverified computer, use only the official app stores, to ensure that the operating system and applications have been updated, and scan files before opening them using security solutions. The ability to predict potential problems and take appropriate corrective action is the key to this, to stay safe “- says Elena Karczenko, head of the department responsible for managing consumer products, Kaspersky Lab.

An example of a solution that can assist users in the fight against modern cyber threats is Kaspersky Internet Security – a multi-device – a product safety devices based on Windows, OS X and Android. The solution has been designed to provide users protection against a wide range of threats, including malware that intercepts passwords, unauthorized attempts to gain access to webcams, as well as vulnerabilities in popular applications. Kaspersky Lab also offers a range of free applications for different platforms and systems.