Spyware 🔴 Attack

Spywareis a type of malicious software which installs itself on a device without the user's knowledge to collect personal information and transmit it to a third party.

Spyware can steal sensitive data such as passwords, banking information and private conversations. Spyware is one of the most widespread threats on the Internet, affecting both computers and mobile devices. Spyware is designed to operate discreetly in the background, making it difficult to detect and remove without specialised tools.

Features

• CATEGORY : 🔴 Malicious software (malware)
  
• FREQUENCY : 🔥🔥🔥🔥
• DANGEROUS : 💀💀💀
• DIFFICULTY OF ERADICATION : 🧹🧹🧹🧹

How it works

Spyware generally infiltrates via :

• free software downloads
• malicious e-mail attachments (phishing)
• compromised websites
• malicious mobile applications

💥 Consequences of spyware

Once installed, they can :

• Record keystrokes
• Capture navigation data
• Accessing files and messages
• Activate the camera or microphone

👉 Common examples

• Keyloggers: record all your keystrokes
• Trojan horses banking: modify banking web pages
• Information thieves: scan the device to recover personal data

💉 Protection and remedies

• Installing a reputable antivirus and antispyware software
• Regular software and operating system updates
• Avoid clicking on links or downloading suspicious files
• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• In the event of persistent infection, reset the device to factory settings

📊 Spyware figures and statistics

• Le data thefta common consequence of spyware, affected 30 % of companies hit by cyber attacks.
• 8 % of companies have been victims of cyber espionage, an activity often linked to the use of spyware.
• 55 % of companies consider themselves very exposed to the risks of cyber espionage