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

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. MMD-0063-2019 – Summarize report of three years MalwareMustDie research (Sept 2016-Sept 2019).

Adware 50

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 50

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

According to a 2016 survey conducted by Ponemon Institute, 22% of businesses blamed cyberattacks on insiders. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

This series of posts recounts how, in November 2016, we hunted for and took down Gooligan, the infamous Android OAuth stealing botnet. tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. SnapPea adware.

Malware 107

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 107

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

This series of posts recounts how, in November 2016, we hunted for and took down Gooligan, the infamous Android OAuth stealing botnet. tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. SnapPea adware.

Malware 91

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 91