SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Also seen in Q2 was the similar vulnerability CVE-2017-11882 , which causes a buffer overflow on the stack in the same component. Lastly, we spotted an attempt to exploit the CVE-2017-8570 vulnerability, which, like other bugs in Microsoft Office, permits the execution of arbitrary code in vulnerable versions of the software. .

Adware 115

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 115

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 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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). If you’re lucky, the only malware program you’ve come in contact with is adware, which attempts to expose the compromised end-user to unwanted, potentially malicious advertising.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

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). If you’re lucky, the only malware program you’ve come in contact with is adware, which attempts to expose the compromised end-user to unwanted, potentially malicious advertising.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

These are CVE-2017-11882 and CVE-2018-0802 , which cause a buffer overflow when processing objects in a specially crafted document in the Equation Editor component and ultimately allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Adware from the Pirrit family was encountered most frequently out of all macOS threats in the listed countries.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The way individual Microsoft Office vulnerabilities are ranked by the number of detections does not change much with time: the first positions are still shared by CVE-2018-0802 and CVE-2017-8570 , with another popular vulnerability CVE-2017-11882 not far behind. Among the noteworthy ones is Monitor.OSX.HistGrabber.b IoT attacks.

Malware 139

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 139

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

What follows are a series of clues that point to the likely real-life identity of a Russian man who appears responsible for enabling a ridiculous amount of cybercriminal activity on the Internet today. It is allowed to host: ordinary sites, doorway pages, satellites, codecs, adware, tds, warez, pharma, spyware, exploits, zeus, IRC, etc.

Cybercrime 232

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 232

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Threats that target NAS remain prominent, so we recommend keeping these devices inaccessible from the internet to ensure maximum safety of your data. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, Country or territory*. %**. Bangladesh.

Mobile 122

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 122

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Cybercriminals were spreading malicious documents that exploited CVE-2017-11882 and CVE-2018-0802 , which are the best-known vulnerabilities in the Equation Editor component. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, IoT attacks.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 93

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

. “After the second stage payload is downloaded and executed, it attempts to escalate privileges with sudo using a technique invoking / usr / libexec /security_authtrampoline as discussed in Patrick Wardle’s DEFCON 2017 talk “ Death by 1000 Installers ”.” ” continues the analysis.

Malware 108

Malware Adware Advertising Software 108

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

The most-exploited vulnerabilities in that category were the following: CVE-2017-11882 and CVE-2018-0802 : Equation Editor vulnerabilities that allow corrupting application memory during formula processing to then run arbitrary code in the system. CVE-2017-0199 that allows using MS Office to load malicious scripts. 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

Mobile 99

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 99

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

The most frequently exploited vulnerabilities were as follows: CVE-2017-11882 and CVE-2018-0802: Equation Editor vulnerabilities that allow corrupting application memory during formula processing to then run arbitrary code in the system CVE-2017-0199 allows using MS Office to load malicious scripts. 2 AdWare.OSX.Agent.gen 8.54

Mobile 98

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 98

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. This rating only includes attacks by malicious programs that fall under the Malware class; it does not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs such as RiskTool or adware. Exploit.MSOffice.CVE-2017-11882.gen.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2025

Searching the internet, Coward found that many owners of Procolored machines had reported the same issue. 2017 saw IBM accidentally ship malware on a USB key containing initialization software for its storage devices. . “Only after passing stringent virus and security checks will the software be re-uploaded.

Malware 107

Malware Software Adware Cryptocurrency 107