Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Gaining control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against other networks. You may be thinking you managed to find a movie, song, or software for free, when in reality you fell for a bait that downloads malware to your computer.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2021 ( download ). If the victim organization is slow to pay up, even though its files are encrypted and some of its confidential data has been stolen, the attackers additionally threaten to carry out a DDoS attack.

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 90

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Once the attackers have broken into their target system, a patched version of OpenSHH, a remote login tool , is downloaded from a remote server. That’s not all, however.

IoT 80

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 80

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 110

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107