malware Attacks & Data Breaches

35 data breaches have involved malware as the primary attack method or incident type. Malware encompasses various malicious software including trojans, spyware, keyloggers, and backdoors designed to infiltrate systems, steal data, or enable persistent access.

Impact: Malware can lead to data theft, system compromise, credential harvesting, and serve as a foothold for more sophisticated attacks.

Prevention: Endpoint protection platforms, application whitelisting, network detection, and timely patching prevent most malware infections.

Understanding how malware attacks occur helps security teams prioritize defenses and incident response capabilities. Compare with other attack types like Ransomware, Phishing, or Supply Chain attacks. View the latest breaches across all incident types.