SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022. percentage points.

Mobile 108

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 108

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

2021 saw a massive surge in detections of malware, adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Detections of malware on Windows business machines were 143% higher in 2021 than in 2020, and 65% higher on consumer machines. Windows malware detection totals 2019-2021.

Malware 81

Malware Adware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 81

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. million mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ). AdWare, the ex-leader, moved 2.5

Mobile 87

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 87

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. To get the full story, read the State of Malware 2021 report. Read the State of Malware 2021 report appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

Malware 121

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 121

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2021

According to VirusTotal, this sample was first uploaded on 2021-02-24 21:06:05 and the original research report did not contain this hash or a module named “metald”, the name of the executable file. Adware threats for the new platform. However, there are not just malware samples that can be launched on Apple Silicon.

Adware 136

Adware Malware Architecture Technology 136

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Spider Man No Way Home has released worldwide on December 16th,2021 and is on its way to become a blockbuster. However, on the negative side, some fraudsters are using the name of the movie and are trying to fox online users by luring them into various cyber frauds.

Identity Theft 133

Identity Theft Adware Banking Mobile 133

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. In Q1 2022, the level of activity among cybercriminals remained roughly the same as it was at the end of 2021 when comparing the number of attacks on mobile devices. Quarterly figures. Quarterly highlights.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2007, when adware vendors dropping ad-spewing installers was common and ad affiliate networks in meltdown was a daily occurrence, it was estimated at 5,000. By 2021, it was an average of 6,000 to 10,000 per day. The adware vendor would make a lot of noise about “ rogue affiliates ”, and claim it wasn’t their fault.

Adware 91

Adware Advertising Marketing Scams 91

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: 4,948,522 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Quarterly highlights Malware, adware and unwanted software attacks on mobile devices were down slightly year-on-year. 13.27 -3.24

Mobile 60

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 60

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 detected malicious installation packages, Q2 2021 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Quarterly figures. percentage points.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 93

SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

For instance, when an account of the developer of a popular add-on was hijacked after a phishing attack, millions of users received adware on their devices without their knowledge. In that way, over 30,000 users got adware after an installed extension, dubbed Particle, was sold to new developers and later modified to inject ads into websites.

Adware 100

Adware Engineering Malware Software 100

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This follows on the heels of adware that was found on Google Play just a couple months ago from a rogue PDF reader. Date of release 2021-01-05: Bluetooth Auto Connect v1.8 Date of release 2021-01-11: Bluetooth Auto Connect v1.9 Date of release 2021-01-19: Bluetooth Auto Connect v2.2 Delayed ungratification.

Phishing 91

Phishing Malware Mobile Adware 91

Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2022

Earlier this year Malwarebytes released its 2022 Threat Review , a review of the most important threats and cybersecurity trends of 2021, and what they could mean for 2022. As cybercriminals adapted and restrictions eased, detection numbers surged again in 2021, on Windows business machines and home computers, and on Macs.

Threat Detection 95

Threat Detection Malware Adware Accountability 95

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

Securing that many endpoints can get really complex, really fast, especially when you consider that the common wisdom that Macs don’t get malware simply isn’t true: in fact, the number of malware detections on Mac jumped 200% year-on-year in 2021. And it’s not just malware you have to worry about with your Mac endpoints.

DNS 99

DNS Adware Malware Antivirus 99

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Quarterly highlights The number of malware, adware, or unwanted software attacks on mobile devices began to climb again in Q2 2023. of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52 2.96 +2.96

Mobile 74

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 74

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme. Google Play and Apple's App Store are reeling from security researchers identifying 13 million app installations linked to 75 fraudulent ads tied to adware on Google Play and another 10 on Apple's App Store. See the list of the most downloaded adware apps.

Adware 75

Adware Hacking Ransomware Retail 75

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. Security researchers at Kaspersky determined that it accounted for 61.43% of mobile malware detected in Q1 2021.

Mobile 103

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Coming to threats targeting mobile devices, the company says that it blocked over 3 million adware attacks, 7.2 million harmful downloads leading to social engineering attacks from January to October 2021. Between January and April this year, the tech support team of Avast blocked over 1.46 million ransomware attacks on desktops.

Scams 117

Scams Ransomware Identity Theft Adware 117

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-30665 and was reported to Apple by three security researchers, nicknamed yangkang, zerokeeper and bianliang. Apple in 2021 is off to a bad start security-wise. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-30657, was discovered by security researcher Cedric Owens.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

” The sample analyzed by Kaspersky was uploaded to VirusTotal on 2021-02-24 21:06:05, unlike the sample analyzed by Trend Micro, this variant contains the above hash or a module named “metald”, the name of the executable file. Recently experts spotted other malware specifically designed to infect Mac running on M1 chips.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 104

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

Social Engineering 89

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 89

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

Unfortunately, 2021 is proving to be similarly rotten for Apple. While Apple didn’t comment on whether this particular vulnerability had been discovered by cybercriminals, the company released patches for three separate security bugs that were being actively exploited in January 2021. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 97

Malware Adware Software Passwords 97

Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. According to our 2021 Webroot BrightCloud Threat Report , on average, 18.8% Antivirus programs accomplish this by conducting behavior-based detection, scans, virus quarantine and removal. Do I really need antivirus?

Antivirus 125

Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 125

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

The supply chain attack took place around April 1, 2021, the malware was delivered to the Android devices of the German vendor. According to the blog BornCity , multiple users have been reporting malware infections, their devices were infected with adware designed to display unwanted and invasive ads.

Malware 109

Malware Adware Firmware Accountability 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2021. The malware primarily targets home users and uses software crack package and adware bundles to get into systems, according to software vendor Wonderland Technology. Also read: Best Patch Management Software for 2021. Further reading: Best Risk Management Software for 2021.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Cybersecurity Encryption Malware 140

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. Learn more → The post Ransomware Protection: 8 Best Strategies and Solutions in 2021 first appeared on SpinOne. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Banking Trojans acquired new capabilities in 2021. Number of detected malicious installation packages, 2018–2021 ( download ). Statistics.

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For these purposes, we analyzed threat statistics from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), a system for processing anonymized cyberthreat-related data shared voluntarily by Kaspersky users, for the period between January 2021 and June 2022. Top game titles by number of related threats.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

Since 2021, a new unsettling trend has been underway that redefines online extortion as we know it, with the priority of file encryption in these schemes starting to fade away. It was launched in April 2021 as a place where crooks put up data stolen from organizations for sale and anyone interested could buy it on an auction basis.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Encryption Adware Data breaches 85

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. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Number of new miner modifications, Q2 2021 ( download ).

Adware 91

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 91

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

There has been a fair bit of Mac adware going around lately with odd two-word names, like StandardBoost or ActivityInput. All of these adware names are pretty generic, revealing nothing about what they’re actually supposed to be doing. Of course, if you thought that this was malware, we’d have to forgive you.

Malware 100

Malware Adware Software Scams 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These could be spamware, adware or phishing emails that infect your device or steal your data. holiday weekends in 2021. In addition to being mindful of unreal deals on this year’s hottest products, consumers should also be cautious of emails or ads that guarantee products will arrive ahead of the December holidays.

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Passwords Adware Ransomware 91

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download. .

Advertising 216

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 216

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 94

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 94

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware on mobile Android devices comes in many forms, including adware, ransomware, trojan-banker (aka ‘bankers’), and trojan-dropper (aka ‘droppers’). In fact, Zimperium found the number of phishing sites that target mobile devices specifically has seen 50 percent growth from 2019-2021.

Mobile 73

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 73

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. Zero-day vulnerability in Desktop Window Manager used in the wild.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 133

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Then we will go through the key events of 2021 relating to attacks on financial organizations. Analysis of forecasts for 2021. In addition, bitcoin ended 2020 at around $28,000 and quickly rose to a peak of $40,000 in January 2021. In April 2021, the Andariel group attempted to spread custom Ransomware.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104