FX.co ★ Top 5 cyberattacks

Cryptocurrency mining

Cryptocurrency mining, a leader of the hacker anti-rating, is recognized as the utmost malware. 38 percent of companies around the globe were attacked by crypto miners in 2019. However, this software has a number of advantages because of low risk and high yield.

Botnets implementation

The exploitation of botnets is another type of an efficient cyberattack. 28 percent of companies across the world were attacked by botnets in 2019. Emotet is considered to be the most popular malware for bots. It involves the distribution of spam and other programs infected with malware.

Ransomware

Ransomware is ranked third among the top hacker attacks. The number of ransomware is limited. However, such malware can cause serious damage. The implementation of ransomware on the US municipal administration servers is a good example of how it works.

Spread of Cloud attacks

According to experts, the use of Cloud technology is one of the most popular kinds of cyberattacks and one of the main reasons for sensitive data theft. Nowadays, around 90 percent of companies employ Cloud services. The level of Cloud attacks significantly increased in 2019. Experts believe that the main reason for the hacker attacks is the incorrect configuration of Cloud equipment.

Attacks on mobile devices

Mobile devices are the main target of hackers. The widespread use of cellphones is of benefit to the cybercriminals. Over the course of last year, 27 percent of companies became victims of such cyber attacks. Many executives try to protect better the mobile devices of their employees. More than 52 percent of people consider the ban on the use of personal smartphones for work related purposes to be the best way of protection from hacker attacks.