Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2020

To do this, the spyware creates different threads and timer functions in the main function. This info-stealer is also able to kill processes associated with malware analysis related processes and antivirus solutions. ” continues the analysis. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Spyware 101

Spyware Manufacturing Malware Engineering 101

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

After 2020, which was full of newsbreaks and opportunities for masking malware, for example, as Covid19 trackers or video conferencing apps, the pandemic topic gradually faded in the reporting year. Speaking of mobile threats, we cannot fail to mention the high-profile investigation of the Pegasus spyware. against 2020.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 122

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones. As shown in our 2020 Consumer Threat Landscape Report , the surge in popularity of video conferencing solutions during the pandemic opened an unlikely door for opportunistic threat actors. Weaponizing hype.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT-GIB ) analyzed hundreds of coronavirus-related phishing emails between February 13 and April 1, 2020. Spyware turned out to be the most common malware class hiding in fraudulent COVID-19 emails, with AgentTesla topping the list of phishers’ favorite strains. Source: CERT-GIB.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. A 2020 LokiBot variant was disguised as a launcher for the Fortnite multiplayer video game. Remcos installs a backdoor onto a target system.

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Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 82

Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2020

.” The malicious code supports multiple commands, it could launch overlay attacks, log keystrokes, send spam the victims’ contact lists with SMS messages, and prevent victims from using antivirus software. The list of targeted apps includes cryptocurrency wallet applications (i.e. Coinbase, BitPay, and Coinbase), and banks (i.e.

Malware 83

Malware Banking Mobile Spyware 83

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.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

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. Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Scan scheduling.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 107

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices. 553% increase in DNS Flood attacks from 1H 2020 to 2H 2023. 60% of all mobile and browser zero-days are exploited by spyware vendors. 20,551 gambling industry attacks.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

During routine monitoring of detections for FinFisher spyware tools, we discovered traces that point to recent FinFly Web deployments. One of the suspected FinFly Web servers was active for more than a year between October 2019 and December 2020. The activities peaked in November 2020, but are still ongoing.

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Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 141

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). In Q3 2021, Kaspersky detected 676,190 malicious installation packages — 209,915 less than in the previous quarter and 445,128 less than in Q3 2020. Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ).

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Cloud technology is triggered whenever the antivirus databases lack data for detecting a piece of malware, but the antivirus company’s cloud already contains information about the object. Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.Fakeapp.d

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. In late August 2020, we published an overview of DeathStalker and its activities, including the Janicab, Evilnum and PowerSing campaigns.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 104

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Like in 2020, the most spam in 2021 came from Russia (24.77%), whose share rose by 3.5 compared to 2020. Spain (3.00%) and Brazil (2.41%) also swapped places, and the top ten was rounded out by the same two countries as 2020, Japan (2,36%) and Poland (1.66%). up on 2020. Source of spam by country or region.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, they included an additional module that constantly monitored the messenger and sent data to the spyware creator’s C2 server. The version of Free Download Manager installed by the infected package was released on January 24, 2020. They mention the dates 20200126 (January 26, 2020) and 20200127 (January 27, 2020).

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Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 97

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Malware Malware, according to the Federal Trade Commission , “includes viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other unwanted software that gets secretly installed onto your device.” It can be difficult to detect and remove, making it a popular tool for cybercriminals.

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