SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. While analyzing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, first discovered by DBAPPSecurity Threat Intelligence Center and used by the BITTER APT group, we found another zero-day exploit that we believe is linked to the same threat actor.

Ransomware 136

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 136

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2021: Kaspersky solutions blocked 1,686,025,551 attacks from online resources across the globe. Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2021 ( download ).

Adware 94

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 94

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. In Q2 2021, we discovered that the popular APKPure app has been infected by a malicious module. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q2 2020 — Q2 2021 ( download ).

Mobile 117

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 117

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

On March 2, Microsoft released out-of-band patches for four zero-day vulnerabilities in Exchange Server that are being actively exploited in the wild (CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858 and CVE-2021-27065). Ransomware encrypting virtual hard disks. The vulnerabilities are being exploited by RansomExx.

Malware 97

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our telemetry shows an exponential growth in infostealers in 2021. 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. At this rate, 2022 will likely surpass 2021 as the biggest year for hacking on record.

Cryptocurrency 90

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 90

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 128

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 128

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

IT threat evolution Q3 2021. IT threat evolution in Q3 2021. IT threat evolution in Q3 2021. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: Kaspersky solutions blocked 1,098,968,315 attacks from online resources across the globe. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2021 ( download ).

Malware 92

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 92

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 108

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 108

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Ransomware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. In Q1 2022 Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 107,848 unique users. Financial threats.

Mobile 99

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 99

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. All the captured card details are then saved to an encrypted file, which is later sent to the attackers’ server, allowing them to make transactions through a fraudulent PoS device registered in the name of a fake company. Other malware.

Malware 103

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 103

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 100,829 unique users. In Q2 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 100,829 unique users. Web Anti-Virus recognized 273,033,368 unique URLs as malicious.

Mobile 62

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 62

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 86

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 86

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is stealing confidential data in addition to encrypting it. from the previous quarter.

Mobile 65

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 65

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 69

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 69

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create an administrative account on the server and install arbitrary malware in the form of a JAR plugin. 2 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac 3 Hoax.OSX.MacBooster.a

Mobile 76

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 76

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 95,546 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q2 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 95,546 unique users. 2 AdWare.OSX.Agent.gen 8.54

Mobile 78

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 78