About This Report
The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides comprehensive analysis of software vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, and unwanted software. This volume covers trends observed from January through June 2016, drawing on data from millions of computers globally.
Past reports and related resources are available for download at www.microsoft.com/sir.
The report utilizes the Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) naming standard for threat families and variants.
How to Use This Report
Released twice a year since 2006, each volume of the SIR offers valuable insights into the worldwide threat landscape. Readers are encouraged to:
- Read: Review the threat assessments, feature articles, and guidance for mitigating risks. Summaries and regional assessments are also available.
- Share: Distribute the report or its download link with colleagues and peers.
- Assess your own risk: Understand the threats and determine which information is most relevant for defending your organization.
- Educate: Use the report as a resource to inform others about security-related topics.
- Ask questions: Contact local Microsoft representatives for further information.
The report is designed to be accessible, providing thousands of hours of research in easy-to-understand language.
