Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2022

The “Covid bounce” The 2022 Threat Review detailed the remarkable rebound in detection numbers for malware, adware and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) in 2021. Detections of all three went down during 2020, as pandemic restrictions created a huge increase in the number of people working from home.

Threat Detection 98

Threat Detection Malware Adware Accountability 98

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. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Quarterly figures.

Mobile 108

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 108

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

McAfee recently published a report stating that mobile malware infections in the fourth quarter of 2020 surpassed 40 million after steadily climbing earlier in the year. Check Point published mobile security research showing that 46% of respondents experienced employees downloading at least one malicious app during 2020.

Mobile 104

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

However, from the start of 2020 onward, the malicious momentum has been building. In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 99

Malware Adware Software Passwords 99

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved. 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.

Malware 120

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 120

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Adware apps came second (16.92%), which also saw a decrease of 10.01 Quarterly figures. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 113

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 113

Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. of consumer PCs in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America were infected during 2020. Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption.

Antivirus 125

Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 125

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. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Financial threats. IoT attacks.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% The year’s trends Malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices dipped in February, only to rise steadily until the end of the year. By contrast, adware activity on user devices increased. 14.82 -1.81

Mobile 110

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 110

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. Identity theft is not to be taken lightly.

Identity Theft 110

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 110

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

First of all, we are going to analyze the forecasts we made at the end of 2020 and see how accurate they were. In addition, bitcoin ended 2020 at around $28,000 and quickly rose to a peak of $40,000 in January 2021. In 2020, OFAC announced that they would supervise any payment to ransomware groups. Definitely yes.

Cryptocurrency 121

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 121

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

The statistics in this report cover the period from May 2020 to April 2021, inclusive. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. Number of EU users attacked by financial malware, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Main figures.

Phishing 138

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 138

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. This behavior was easy to identify because there was a boom in the Intel and AMD mobile graphic cards market in 2020-2021 compared to previous years.

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 96

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Especially notable in 2021 were the Joker Trojan, which signs victims up to paid subscriptions, the Facestealer Trojan, which steals credentials from Facebook accounts, and various banking Trojan loaders. As in the previous year, this was largely due to the active distribution of adware from the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family.

Mobile 126

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 126

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

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q2 2020 — Q2 2021 ( download ). The number of malware, adware and riskware attacks exceeded the 14.4 Quarterly figures. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 129

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 129

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. Check out 10 types of ransomware you need to stay away from in 2020 → №6. 2FA requires both email and mobile phone to get access to an account.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In fact, time spent streaming increased by almost 75% in 2020. In 2021, demand for video streaming has remained strong, and the global video streaming market is still growing, albeit slower than in 2020, and is expected to continue growing for the next few years.

Phishing 107

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 107

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2020 — Q2 2021 ( download ). As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. Number of new ransomware modifications.

Adware 102

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In late August 2020, we published an overview of DeathStalker and its activities, including the Janicab, Evilnum and PowerSing campaigns. Meanwhile, in August 2020, we also released a private report on VileRAT for our threat intelligence customers. Later that year, we documented the PowerPepper campaign.

Malware 111

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 111

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

While investigating attacks on the defense industry in mid-2020, we were able to observe the complete life-cycle of an attack, uncovering more technical details and links to the group’s other campaigns. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. Secondhand news.

Malware 110

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 110

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). Spain and India came in second and third, with the Pirrit family adware as their prevalent threat. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 105

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A survey conducted in April 2020, as things were changing rapidly, revealed that around half (46%) of respondents had never worked from home before and therefore, were not entirely ready for such changes. Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. Most common shadow IT in use.

Scams 62

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 62

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Black Kingdom first appeared in 2019; in 2020 the group was observed exploiting vulnerabilities (such as CVE-2019-11510) in its attacks. In 2019, Gootkit stopped operating after it experienced a data leak , but has been active again since November 2020. Black Kingdom ransomware. Bizarro banking Trojan expands into Europe.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 140

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. This might be your boss, or somebody from HR, IT, or accounting departments. Very simple: when a hacker gains credentials to your G Suite or O365 account, they can easily inject malicious code in the environment.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. For instance, adware that belongs to the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family was distributed in the first quarter under the guise of a file named ir.corona.viruss.apk, and Backdoor.AndroidOS.Ahmyth.f Quarterly highlights. The Trojan checks for a com.tencent.ig

Mobile 77

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 77