SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Finally, we will make some forecasts about financial attacks in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

2021 saw a massive surge in detections of malware, adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Detections of malware, adware, and PUPs on macOS increased almost 220%. Mac malware, adware and PUP detection totals 2019-2021. Almost all forms of business suffered—even illegal ones like cybercrime.

Malware 85

Malware Adware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 85

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to the analytical agency Newzoo, in 2022, the global gaming market will exceed $ 200 billion , with 3 billion players globally. The gaming industry went into full gear during the pandemic, as many people took up online gaming as their new hobby to escape the socially-distanced reality. Top game titles by number of related threats.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A look back on the year 2022 and what to expect in 2023. This report assesses how accurately we predicted the developments in the financial threats landscape in 2022 and ponder at what to expect in 2023. Analysis of forecasts for 2022. Also of note in 2022 are campaigns impersonating well-known software brands like Notepad++.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 billion malware attacks worldwide in the first half of 2022 alone. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 106

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 106