Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

Malware 119

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 119

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Viruses can lead to deleted or encrypted files, modified applications, or system malfunctions. Spyware is software designed to capture your activity and sensitive information without your knowledge or consent. Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 84

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 141

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 141

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server. Awareness of Phishing Scams.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected. In the past, many actors would join forces to attack and encrypt as many organizations around the world as possible. With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, the number of crypto scams has also increased.

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 96

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40