among corporate networks, data is based on Check Point Software detections; wider industy metrics may vary
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The source adds the following information about the category "Multipurpose malware": "Banking Trojans and botnets, previously classified as two distinct types, are combined in a single category. As many banking Trojans received additional functionalities, making the differentiation between the two categories less distinct, we introduce the category "multipurpose malware" to include both genres."
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Share of cyberattacks in worldwide regions 2024, by category
In 2024, multipurpose malware, which includes banking Trojans and botnets, was the most frequently reported category of cyberattack across all global regions. This type of malware accounted for **Â percent of globally reported attacks and ** percent of attacks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Infostealers ranked second, recording the highest percentage in the APAC region at **Â percent. Among the reported categories, mobile attacks had the lowest share across all regions worldwide, ranging from ****to percent.
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