Top 5 malware attacks: 35 reused components

Posted on 17.12.2014CyActive identified the top five malware that returned the highest ROI for hackers with the least effort per dollar — achieved by recycling code and using the same methods from previous malware attacks to once again inflict damage.http://www.net-security.org/images/articles/cyactive122014.jpg
All in all, there were 35 reused components in the top five attacks:

1. Snake – Most advanced malware of the group, active the longest (since2005), and includes 12 reused components.

2. Black PoS - $200M+ damage, ava.ilable online for purchase for as little as $1,800, eight recycled components

3. Gyges - Government malware gone rogue, reuse of “Government Standard” cyber-stealth tools in cybercrime malware, eight recycled components.

4. Dragonfly – Operated undetected for three years, focused on cyber espionage, six reused components.

5. ZBerp - Hit 450 financial institutions around the world, four recycled components
 
 
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