Over 95 per cent of 2022’s new malware threats aimed at Windows.

Nearly 60 million new Windows malware samples were detected in the first three quarters of 2022. According to data analysis by Atlas VPN, this makes up 95.6 percent of all new malware discovered in that period. Linux malware is second on the list, with 1.76 million new malware samples. Android malware gets a bronze medal, with 938,379 newly discovered malware threats found in the same period.

62.29 million new malware samples were detected in the first three quarters of 2022 across all operating systems, equating to approximately 228,164 malware threats daily. New malware has decreased by 34 percent compared to the same period last year. New malware threats will continue to fall over the fourth quarter of the year, with 7.62 million new threats found in October and November.

Atlas VPN has shared a short list of ‘Dos and Don’ts’ as a guide for consumers to protect themselves against malware threats.

Don’t

• Open unknown links or attachments that might download malware into your device.
• Download apps from third-party sources and unofficial websites, as they might already be infected with malware.
• Leave your devices unattended or lend them out, as attackers can install malware by physically interacting with your device, for instance, with an infected USB drive.

Do

• Use reputable anti-virus software to protect your devices.
• Update your software as soon as possible to patch any vulnerabilities that might be left.
• Enable the SafeBrowse feature when using Atlas VPN, as it helps to block malicious websites and pop-ups from loading.

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