Bedford (ip-192.com): Computer networks in 441 Fortune 500 companies had systems accessed by infected machines, RSA reports. The security division of EMC says that advanced forms of malware such as the Zeus Trojan can silently capture a wide variety of data and credentials contained on enterprise computers and laptops, including proprietary information such as legal documents, healthcare records and corporate secrets. However, many organizations are not aware of the impact of malware within their systems that pose a significant threat to their information and bottom line.
60 percent of the Fortune 500 companies (299 in total) had experienced stolen email account information, according to recent research by the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center. "We are seeing a celestial alignment within the world of online fraud which means that a much broader segment of corporate Internet users are being targeted by criminals who are looking to steal more than just credit card numbers and consumer identities," said Uri Rivner, Head of New CyberCrime Technology at RSA, in a press release. "Advanced, stealthy Trojans like Zeus that are detected less than 46 percent of the time are readily available to online criminals who are interested in stealing information for illegal gain."
"Many enterprise IT professionals accept 'good enough security'. They install tools to detect malware, enforce security policy, and monitor user behavior. However sophisticated, targetable malware technology makes it difficult for security controls to defend the enterprise from organized criminal threats," said Sally Hudson, research director for Security Products at IDC. "Armed with a better understanding of the threats to the enterprise, IT professionals can concentrate on providing effective security solutions and controls that will mitigate threats, ultimately reducing fraud, data loss, and intrusions."
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