The
report supplements the global Kaspersky Security Bulletin and
supplements global statistics and threats overview with local data for
specific country. Both reports are based on data obtained and processed
using the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). KSN integrates cloud-based
technologies into personal and corporate products and is one of
Kaspersky Lab’s most important technologies.
KSN assists Kaspersky Lab’s experts to swiftly detect new malware in real time. when
no corresponding signature or heuristic detection exists. KSN helps to
identify sources of malware proliferation on the Internet and blocks
user access to them.
Due
to KSN’s very rapid response to new threats we are able to block new
programs from launching on users ’ computers within seconds after of
them being detected, and without having to update the antivirus database
first.
The
statistics in this report (except for spam) are based on completely
anonymous data obtained from Kaspersky Lab products installed on users’
computers and was acquired with the full consent of the users involved.
Web threats
Attacks
via browsers are the primary method for spreading malicious programs.
The following methods were used most often by cybercriminals to
penetrate systems:
Exploiting vulnerabilities in browsers and their plugins (drive-by download).
Infection
in this type of attack takes place when visiting an infected website,
without any intervention from the user and without their knowledge. And
this is the number one method utilized by cybercriminals, the one used
in the majority of attacks. Protection against such attacks requires an
Internet Security class solution capable of detecting threats as they
are being downloaded from the Internet and the timely installation of
all the latest updates for the browser and its plugins. Another key
technology, developed by Kaspersky Lab, is Automatic Exploit Prevention,
designed specifically to fight complex web threats, exploiting newly
discovered vulnerabilities in software.
Social engineering.
These
attacks require user participation, with the user having to download
the malicious file to their computer. This happens when the
cybercriminal tricks the victim into believing they are downloading
a legitimate program.
Protection
against such attacks requires a web antivirus solution capable of
detecting threats as they are being downloaded from the Internet.
In the period of April - June 2017 Kaspersky Lab products detected 61,978 Top 20 Internet-borne malware incidents on the computers of KSN participants in Thailand.
Overall, 8.94% users were attacked by web-borne threats during this period on average.
Thailand ranks 72nd place worldwide when it comes to the dangers associated with surfing the web at the end of June 2017.
TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017
Place
|
Country
|
Percent of users
|
1
|
Belarus
|
16.65%
|
2
|
Algeria
|
15.98%
|
3
|
Albania
|
14.24%
|
4
|
India
|
13.57%
|
5
|
Ukraine
|
13.03%
|
Local threats
The
use of local infection statistics for user computers is an extremely
important indicator. Worms and file viruses account for the majority of
such incidents. This data shows how frequently users are attacked by
malware spread via removable USB drives, CDs and DVDs, and other
“offline” methods.
Protection
against such attacks not only requires an antivirus solution capable of
treating infected objects but also a firewall, anti-rootkit
functionality and control over removable devices.
In the period April - June 2017 Kaspersky Lab products detected 77,916 Top 20 local malware
incidents on the computers of KSN participants in Thailand.
Overall, 9.9% of users in this country were attacked by local threats during this period on average.
Thailand ranks 69th place worldwide at the end of June 2017.
TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017
Place
|
Country
|
%of infected users
|
1
|
Uzbekistan
|
26.66%
|
2
|
Turkmenistan
|
24.55%
|
3
|
Ethiopia
|
22.14%
|
4
|
Afghanistan
|
20.70%
|
5
|
Syrian Arab Rep.
|
20.13%
|
Malicious hosts
When a Kaspersky Lab customer is attacked by an online threat, we record the source of this threat
–
the location of the malicious objects that tried to infect the system.
Based on that data, the share of malicious incidents caused by malware
hosted in Thailand.
A total of 71,558 incidents were recorded in the period April - June 2017.
Thailand ranks 35th place worldwide at the end of June 2017. .
TOP 5 Countries as of June 2017
Place Country
- United States
- Netherlands
- France
- Germany
- Finland
