Cybersecurity experts report a rise in ransomware attacks

In the third quarter of 2020, the number of hacker attacks using ransomware significantly increased — they accounted for about 51% of all malware attacks. This is evidenced by data from the report on current cyber threats by Positive Technologies specialists.

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Among the most widespread are Netwalker, REvil, Maze, DoppelPaymer and RansomEXX.

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\”Ransomware operators are conducting fewer mass attacks, choosing instead to target large companies capable of paying a big ransom, or organisations for which disruption to operations is dangerous, and they deliver targeted strikes,\” said Positive Technologies.

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Private individuals are attacked far more often by spyware programs.

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Cybersecurity specialists noted that after a sharp rise in the first half of the year, the growth in the number of attacks slowed — their total number rose by just 2.7%.

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As reported in data from ESET specialists, in the third quarter of 2020 the activity of hidden mining programs rose.

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