Malware Statistics, 2014

Individual malware strains are still in the raise, per the latest data reported by PandaLabs. In the 3rd quarter this year, 20 millions new strains were created worldwide. Per AV-Test.org, over 14 million were created in October alone. Compare that to 2013, where an average of 5 million were created every month, or 2009, when  it was “just” a little over 1 million per month.

The most common type of malware are still Trojans, with 78% of all infections, while the most geographically affected areas worldwide remain Latin American and Asian countries.

Given these facts, a good security setup for your computer and good web surfing habits are now more important than ever.

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