HackSurfer just released a summary on malware development for 2013 based on the formal report from Panda Labs. Here are some of the key points from the summary:

• Almost 32% of computers across the world found infected with malware.
• There were 82,000 different malware strains that emerged in 2013.
• Android Platforms remained the primary target for cyber criminals with nearly two million android based malware being created in the year of 2013.
• Trojans were the biggest contributor in 2013 with 71.11% of all new malware.
• The growth of new malware strains rose to 13.3% versus 9.67% in 2012 year.
• China remained the most infected country in 2013 with 54.0% ratio.
• Sweden was on the last position with least malware-infected countries.
• 20% of all malware were created in the year of 2013.
• The most popular virus families were Sality and Xpiro.
• 30 million new malware variants were created in 2013.

2014 Prediction about Imminent Threats:

• New malware variants can hit the market in 2014 that will compel to implement strong security parameters in organizations.
• Java vulnerability will remain in 2014 due to countless security flaws and its high usage in the world.
• Users will fall victim to cyber culprits due to social engineering techniques.
• Android platform will remain on the top in malware spreading.
• Ransomware malware will be on the top position in 2014 than Trojans and Botnets.
• Corporate culture has to think beyond traditional antivirus product.
• Hackers can target internet-connected device (Internet of Things) for attack purpose.