5 Most Dangerous Malware Trends of 2014
How can managed service providers (MSPs) protect sensitive data against malware? IBM (IBM) company Trusteer offers insight into five of this year's most dangerous malware trends and how MSPs can safeguard their critical data against various security threats.
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How can managed service providers (MSPs) protect their sensitive data against malware? IBM (IBM) company Trusteer offers insight into five of this year's most dangerous malware trends and how MSPs can safeguard their critical data against various security threats.
Trusteer pointed out the June 2013 release of the source code for “Carberp,” a botnet creation kit that hackers used to steal roughly $250 million from banks, shows just how easy it is for cyber criminals to use source code to attack an organization. MSPs that stay up to date on malware news, however, can take the necessary steps to protect their data against cyber attacks.
Trusteer noted mobile SMS verification is “useless as an out-of-band authentication method,” and MSPs that develop effective bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies can minimize their IT security risks.
Don’t call it a comeback! Trusteer said it is becoming more likely that hackers will use old-fashioned techniques to collect sensitive information, but MSPs that leverage multiple security solutions and constantly evaluate their security needs can stay ahead of these cyber criminals.
More hackers are using remote access technologies to access mobile devices, Trusteer said, and MSPs that set up firewalls and leverage antivirus software can reduce the risk of a data breach.
Trusteer said malware researcher evasion is likely to become “a standard component of most malware offerings.” Meanwhile, downloading security software updates regularly can help MSPs avoid data breaches and other IT security problems.
Trusteer said malware researcher evasion is likely to become “a standard component of most malware offerings.” Meanwhile, downloading security software updates regularly can help MSPs avoid data breaches and other IT security problems.
Malware can be a serious problem for managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers. Just take a look at some of the recent research.
McAfee Labs researchers, for example, said they expected mobile malware to drive growth “in both technical innovation and the volume of attacks in overall malware in 2014.”
Amit Klein, chief technology officer at IBM (IBM) company Trusteer, also noted malware is now “almost a commodity,” and as a result, cyber criminals can quickly launch targeted attacks against MSPs.
“Malware is still the most dangerous threat to enterprises, end users and financial institutions. Its success has spawned improved detection and prevention technologies that continue to threaten malware’s existence,” Klein wrote in a blog post. “This has forced cyber criminals to evolve their own technologies in order to stay ahead of security vendors.”
How can MSPs protect their sensitive data against malware? Trusteer recently offered insight into five of this year’s most dangerous malware trends and how MSPs can safeguard their critical data against various security threats.
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