Check Point detected 2,300 unique and active malware families attacking business networks in July. Mobile malware increased, accounting for 9 percent of active malware up by 50 percent from June. HummingBad remained the most commonly used malware to attack mobile devices. Conficker was the most prominent family accounting for 13 percent of recognized attacks; second placed JBossjmx accounted for 12 percent; and third placed Sality was responsible for 8 percent. Check Points threat index is based on threat intelligence from its ThreatCloud World Cyber Threat Map, which tracks how and where cyberattacks are taking place.”]

