Infostealer Invasion: EMEA Organizations Grapple with Soaring Cybercrime Threats
Infostealer attacks are skyrocketing in EMEA, with a 58% surge wreaking havoc on organizations. Check Point’s report warns of stolen credentials flooding underground markets, as cybercriminals prove they aren’t just breaching systems but selling access. It’s like a cyber flea market, only instead of antiques, they’re peddling your passwords!
Hot Take:
Ah, the digital Wild West where infostealers are the bandits and our credentials are the loot! With cybercriminals running rampant like a group of caffeinated squirrels, it’s no surprise that Europe’s digital defenses are feeling the heat. It’s time for organizations to stop playing hide and seek with their credentials and start playing hard to get with these sneaky hackers!
Key Points:
- Infostealer attacks in the EMEA region have soared by 58% over the past year.
- More than 10 million stolen credentials from EMEA organizations are up for grabs on cybercrime markets.
- AgentTesla, Lumma Stealer, and FormBook are the top malware strains causing headaches.
- Session hijacking is a popular method for bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA).
- Infostealers are the new darlings of the cybercriminal underground, fueling ransomware and financial fraud.
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