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. It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

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 127

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 127

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 113

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 113

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. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

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. Ransomware encrypting virtual hard disks. Ecipekac: sophisticated multi-layered loader discovered in A41APT campaign.

Malware 94

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 94

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 91

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 91

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. Each “re-branded” version has included alterations to different aspects of the code – file extensions, cryptographic schemes, encryption keys, programming language and distribution model. Black Kingdom ransomware.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 133

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. Dark web monitoring.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

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. By using lateral movement, ransomware can silently spread across the public cloud and encrypt files of the whole organization.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

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 89

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 89

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 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57

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 68

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 68