To give you an overview of recent malware trends, the atlasVPN team compiled a list of the top five malware statistics from the past year.
1. Linux malware on the rise with a new all-time high in H1 2022
The open source code on which the Linux system is based, as well as severely restricted administrator rights for users, make this system one of the most secure operating systems on the market. However, cybersecurity threats targeting the operating system are on the rise strongly.
2. Microsoft Office flaws uncovered in nearly 80 percent of recorded malware attacks
Microsoft Office updates are not automatic. Users who postpone the required software updates, including important security patches, to a later date are more often exposed to hacker attacks. With billions of Microsoft Office users worldwide, this software is an extremely lucrative target for cybercriminals.