Enterprise Users Still at Risk: RIG Exploit Kit Continues to Infect via Internet Explorer

The RIG Exploit Kit, a well-known and long-running exploit kit, is experiencing a significant increase in its success rate. The RIG Exploit Kit is a tool used by bad actors to break into computer systems. 

It is now attempting to breach approximately 2,000 systems daily and succeeding in about 30% of those attempts, the highest rate it has achieved to date. This success rate has increased from 22% after the kit resurfaced with two new exploits. 

The RIG exploit kit is a malicious tool that hackers use to spread malware on vulnerable devices. It takes advantage of vulnerabilities in old versions of Internet Explorer and is being used to spread harmful software like Dridex, SmokeLoader, and RaccoonStealer. 

It works by embedding malicious scripts into compromised or malicious websites, which then infect a user’s device when they visit the site. 

Prodaft, a cybersecurity research firm recently published a detailed report revealing that the RIG Exploit Kit continues to pose a significant and widespread threat to both individuals and organizations. The report suggests that despite its age, the kit remains a potent and viable threat, and users should take appropriate measures to protect themselves against it. 

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