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Financial cyberthreats in 2024
- Financial cyberthreats, including phishing and malware, are a significant part of the global cyberthreat landscape as digital transactions increase yearly.
- The 2024 report by Kaspersky focuses on banking Trojans and phishing targeting online banking, shopping accounts, and cryptocurrency wallets.
- Key findings include a rise in financial phishing attempts, with banks being the top lure and cryptocurrency phishing seeing a substantial increase.
- PC malware affecting financial users decreased, while mobile banking malware attacks nearly quadrupled in 2024.
- Popular targets for phishing include banks, online shopping sites like Amazon, and payment systems, with PayPal being a frequent target.
- Cryptocurrency phishing scams are on the rise, with an 83.37% increase in 2024 compared to the previous year.
- Cybercriminals use various tactics like fake prizes, free offers, and account verification scams to deceive victims into sharing financial data.
- Top organizations mimicked by phishing sites in 2024 include Amazon, Apple, and PayPal, with phishing attacks targeting both individuals and businesses.
- To defend against financial cyberthreats, users are advised to use strong authentication, avoid suspicious links, and employ reliable security solutions.
- For businesses, updating software, educating employees on security practices, and implementing strict security policies are recommended measures.
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