McAfee releases Q2 2011 Threats Report
McAfee has released its Q2 2011 Threats Report showing that the amount of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, to become the most attacked mobile operating system. 2011 has also resulted in the busiest ever first half-year in malware history, including a first-ever appearance of Mac fake AV and a significant uptick in rootkits, suggesting that McAfee's malware "zoo" collection will reach a record 75 million samples by the year's end.
Vincent Weafer, Senior VP, McAfee Labs said, "This year we've seen record-breaking numbers of malware, especially on mobile devices, where the uptick is in direct correlation to popularity. Overall attacks are becoming more stealth and more sophisticated, suggesting that we could see attacks that remain unnoticed for longer periods of time. High-profile hacktivist groups have also changed the landscape by drawing a line between attacks for personal gain and attacks meant to send a message."
The report also details specific activity shaping the way cybercriminals operate, such as cybercrime 'pricebooks' that determine the going rate for large email address lists, and acts of hacktivism and cyber war.
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