Kaspersky Lab: According to cloud service statistics Kaspersky Security Network for Greece in the first half of the year 2014 there has been an increase in the spread of malware to local networks via USB, CD and DVD.
More specifically, over 2.615.000 incidents were detected on the computers of the users participating in the Kaspersky Security Network, while over the same period of 2013 there were almost 1.901.000 incidents. However, internet threats in Greece have decreased (1.359.000 incidents were detected in the first half of the year 2014 while almost 3.384.000 incidents were detected in the same period last year).
At a rate 35%, the users in Greece faced local threats in the first half of the year 2014. These are threats that are transmitted through removable devices such as USB, CD and DVD. This percentage shows an increase in 6 units compared to the corresponding period of 2013. Thus, Greece is ranked 117, near Bulgaria, Poland, France and Portugal. This year, the threats coming from the internet influenced it 31,6% of users, while the corresponding figure was 40,5% in the first half of 2013. However, the rate is still high as it places Greece at 26's position worldwide with regard to threats related to internet surfing. Countries like Spain, France and Lithuania are higher than Greece in this ranking, while Portugal and Austria follow.
"Although the number of online threats detected in Greece has decreased, during the first half of the year we observed a significant increase in local threats. To protect users' data, money and identity, we must consider all types of malicious software. Businesses and home users should be aware of these risks and take care of their computers and mobile devices by using comprehensive security solutions and following a few rules," commented Christian Funk, Senior Virus Analyst at Kaspersky Lab.
The company's experts analyzed and evaluated the incidents Phishing based on its tool Kaspersky Lab for anti-Phishing scans, which detects all Phishing left-wing in which the user attempted to gain access via one spam email or from the internet. According to this tool, the attacks Phishing which exploit search engines and services electronics post officewere at the top of digital threats in Greece in the first half of 2014, as they touched 44,47%. The websites Phishing are very popular among digital criminals, providing them with direct access to all services, especially to the email service with user data. The category of online financial transactions was in second place with 25%, and includes attacks Phishing with the use of payment systems and attacks against banks and online shops. Social networks and blogs are another popular target for phishers in Greece (21,24%).
Business categories attacked by phishers in Greece in the first half of 2014
In order not to be affected by these digital risks, the Companies they should have an effective security solution that will offer easy management such as Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, covering all possible risks. Companies still need to adopt appropriate security policies that are understandable and applied by their employees.
Home users must have a comprehensive security software such as Kaspersky Internet Security - multi-device. Installing an effective security solution, especially if the device is used to access the Internet and make online payments, ensures the peace and protection required by the user, excluding the threats mentioned earlier. In addition, users need to adopt a specific behavior to stay safe. In particular, the following steps should be taken:
- Use different composites passwords for different accounts and services. Solutions like Kaspersky Password Manager can make it easier for them to produce safe passwords which they automatically import into the web pages.
- Do not choose suspiciously left-wing and not "download" or "open" attachments that they receive from unreliable sources.
- Check the web pages thoroughly before entering their details or other confidential information. The websites Phishing are deliberately designed to look authentic.
- Να χρησιμοποιούν την ασφαλή connection https (ένα διευρυμένο πρότυπο πρωτόκολλο http που υποστηρίζει την κρυπτογράφηση – Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) when importing their data.
- Only use legitimate software and update it regularly. This can guarantee the steady performance of the computer and ensure its protection.
More information can be found on the interactive map Real-time Cyber Threats Map of Kaspersky Lab. You can check if your computer is infected with malware using the free tool Kaspersky Security Scan.
