Researchers recently identified a spike in Androxgh0st attacks, a Trojan that targets Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, which saw it jump straight into second place in the top malware list. Meanwhile, LockBit3 narrowly remains the top ransomware group, despite a reduction in its prevalence Our latest Global Threat Index for April 2024 saw researchers revealed a significant increase in the use of Androxgh0st attacks, with the malware being used as a tool for stealing sensitive information using botnets. Meanwhile, LockBit3 remained the most prevalent ransomware group in April, despite a 55% drop in its rate of detection since the beginning […]
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