Latin America in the crosshairs: Five bank attacks per minute shake the region
A Karpersky report revealed alarming information regarding banking security in Latin America
In an urgent alert that shakes computer systems, the prestigious global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, has revealed that Latin America has been the target of up to five banking Trojan attacks per minute.
With meticulous data collection over the past two years on malware behavior, Kaspersky delivered alarming results: the Latin American region has experienced a disturbing total of 7,160 banking Trojan attacks per day, resulting in an average of five infection attempts. per minute.
Kaspersky’s recent report, titled “Analysis of Threats for Latin America according to Kaspersky”, has pointed to an extraordinary boom in malware attacks targeting computers and mobile devices, evidencing a staggering 617% increase in phishing attempts and up to a 50% on attempted banking Trojan attacks.
The government and financial sectors are in the line of fire, being the main targets of these destructive attacks, as emphasized by the cyber security company.
Kaspersky has explained that banking Trojan attacks have become one of the most prevalent malware variants, due to the growth in popularity of online banking and the recklessness of certain users. For cybercriminals, this tactic provides an expedited avenue for illicit profbit.
The main goal of these malicious incursions is to obtain access credentials to bank accounts. To achieve this purpose, attackers employ phishing tactics, directing victims to rigged sites where they are asked to enter their personal credentials.
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Source: Descifrado
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