{"id":55296,"date":"2016-11-22T21:51:39","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T21:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=55296"},"modified":"2016-11-22T21:51:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-22T21:51:39","slug":"top-5-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/top-5-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Malware Variants Hitting PCs Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are millions of malware threats targeting PCs worldwide. PC Matic\u2019s Vice President of Cyber Security, Dodi Glenn, has been researching malware trends, as well as which variants tend to be more popular than others. He has provided his findings below, along with each variant\u2019s distribution methods.<\/p>\n

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  1. Bitcoin Miner \u2013 This malware attempts to steal Bitcoin Wallets, which contain money. It is typically bundled with pirated software and is often masked as a key generator or crack. On that note, stay away from pirated software\u2014it\u2019s a breeding ground for malware.<\/li>\n
  2. WisdomEyes \u2013 This malware is spread via exploit kit. Meaning, using security vulnerabilities within your PC, whether it is from security holes within your operating system or applications. This is why it is critical to update all programs once they\u2019re available.<\/li>\n
  3. Hupigon \u2013 Implements an exploit kit to infect your PC.<\/li>\n
  4. Bladabindi \u2013 Also uses an exploit kit as its method of distribution.<\/li>\n
  5. Nemucod \u2013 Uses phishing attacks to infect computers. Think before you click! Do you know the sender? Is it a legitimate website? Are you expecting this attached document? Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As long as you are a current PC Matic<\/a> subscriber and have SuperShield protection enabled, you will not fall victim to any of these malware attacks. The payload associated with Nemucod is the Locky ransomware, which is blocked from execution with SuperShield. SuperShield technology will block all of the malware variants above, as well as thousands more. PC Matic<\/a> also comes with patch management services which patches security vulnerabilities, making exploit kits completely ineffective against PC Matic<\/a> users.<\/p>\n

    To ensure SuperShield is enabled, right click on the shield icon in the right hand corner of your screen, by your clock. Then, confirm \u201cSuperShield Protection\u201d has a checkmark next to it.<\/p>\n

    If you do not have PC Matic for your home or business security solution, click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    There are millions of malware threats targeting PCs worldwide. PC Matic\u2019s Vice President of Cyber Security, Dodi Glenn, has been researching malware trends, as well as which variants tend to be more popular than others. He has provided his findings below, along with each variant\u2019s distribution methods. Bitcoin Miner \u2013 This malware attempts to steal 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