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 121

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 121

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. The exploit was initially identified by our advanced exploit prevention technology and related detection records. On April 14-15, Kaspersky technologies detected a wave of highly targeted attacks against multiple companies.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 138

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 101

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 101

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

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. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 108

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2020 — Q2 2021 ( download ). In Q2 2021, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 97,451 users from ransomware attacks. As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans. Attacks on macOS.

Adware 97

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 97

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

Apparently, this campaign was an adaptation of an earlier ad fraud scheme called Matryoshka that made headlines in 2020. These scripts decrypt the encrypted ad configurations, which include a static banner image for the ad slot, a video ad player behind the banner image, and parameters for stacked video players.

Adware 78

Adware Advertising Marketing Encryption 78

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). In Q3 2021, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 108,323 users from ransomware attacks. Speaking of the most widespread threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS, most of our Top 20 ranking positions are occupied by various adware apps.

Malware 96

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 96

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. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 71

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 71