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

JUNE 21, 2020

The bash shell script opens and runs itself in the Terminal app, then it extracts a self-embedded, password-protected.zip archive file, which contains a traditional Mac.app bundle. The malware can be used to download other malicious payloads, including malware or adware. ” continues the analysis. up to 10.14.3.

Engineering 135

Engineering Malware Adware Antivirus 135

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Prilex has previously sold various versions of its malware on the dark web , for example, in 2019 a German bank lost more than €1.5 The Trojan, once installed, steals account passwords, credit card details, session cookies and more.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This research is a continuation of our TV show and streaming threat-related reports ( 2020 and 2019 ) providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the entertainment-related threat landscape. Just like any sign-in page, most of these ask to enter an email and password for the viewer account. Popular shows as a lure.

Phishing 99

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 99

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Stolen credentials can be obtained in a myriad of ways, including social engineering and malware deployment.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52