Information theft, Trojans and ransomware are the main cyber threats that Cisco Cyber Threat Trends Report 2024 discovered in the last 8 months, between August 2023 and March 2024.
Information theft
Information thieves are usually distributed via email and malicious campaigns. These are malicious programs designed to collect various types of personal and financial information from the infected system. They are able to capture keystrokes, extract files, steal browser data such as passwords and cookies and much more.
Trojan
Trojans are a type of malware that misleads users about their true intent. They are often disguised as legitimate software or invite you to click on a malicious link. When activated, they can allow cybercriminals to spy on the user, steal their sensitive data, and gain backdoor access to the system. The Trojan can spread through networks by exploiting vulnerabilities and spreads rapidly within corporate networks.
Ransomware
Ransomware, on the other hand, is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim’s computer or network, making them inaccessible. In exchange for their decryption, a ransom payment is usually required, under the threat of permanent data loss or its publication on the web.