Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

Kaspersky researchers spotted a new variant of the XCSSET Mac malware that compiled for devices running on Apple M1 chips. The malware also allows attackers to capture screenshots and exfiltrate stolen documents to the attackers’ server. Recently experts spotted other malware specifically designed to infect Mac running on M1 chips.

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Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 25.28% of all threats detected. As in the previous quarter, fraudulent apps occupied seven out of twenty leading positions in the malware rankings.

Mobile 100

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2022

The app will not be useful in protecting the public transport users from rogue Wi-Fi resources that steal data, but also assists mobile device users from other lurking threats such as malware as soon as it is discovered real time. In the future, there is a high possibility that the said app will also secure users from mobile ransomware.

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Adware Mobile Cyber threats Cryptocurrency 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole.

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Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

Social Engineering 85

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 85

Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2022

Reversing Labs reports that the latest verison of AstraLocker ransomware is engaged in a a so-called “ smash and grab ” ransomware operation. Adware bundles in the early 2000s capitalised on this approach, with revenue paid for dozens of adverts popping on desktops in as short a time as possible. Click to run.

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Ransomware Encryption Adware Software 91

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2021

It’s a turbulent time in the cryptomining realm, especially for malware authors. The US is tipped to become a hotspot for mining activity off the back of some of these actions, despite promises of a crackdown because of the enabling role cryptocurrency plays in ransomware attacks. Ransomware’s weak link?

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Cryptocurrency Ransomware Adware Spyware 103

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Currently, at a value of approximately $60,000, cybercriminals have adapted their malware to monitor the operating system’s clipboard and redirect funds to addresses under their control. MageCart attacks moving to the server side.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2021

What is the safest way to store cryptocurrency? Source: The New York Times) Phishers used an XSS vulnerability in UPS’s official site to spread malware. Source: WIRED) Researchers for Zscaler revealed the prevalence of fake streaming sites and adware during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Source: IT News). Stay safe, everyone!

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Adware Cryptocurrency Phishing Banking 79

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 91,841 unique users. This quarter, in total, Kaspersky solutions blocked the malware of such type on the computers of 118,099 unique users.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 91

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,694 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 104

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. 56,877 unique users in the EU were attacked by ransomware. Number of users attacked by banking malware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 100,829 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,377 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 63

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 72,941 unique users. Number of users attacked by banking malware. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 90

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 90

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

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. Years ago you’d occasionally see adware programs try to remove rivals from a PC, in order to take all of the ad revenue for its creator. When possible, update OpenSSH to the latest version.

IoT 81

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 81

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Mobile devices pave the way to launch ransomware attacks on Australian businesses of every scale and domain. As per Kaspersky Antivirus’s Global Malware Ranking for Q1, different app-based attacks occupy 7 out of 20.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. You can see how ransomware looks below.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40