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AI and collaboration tools: how cyberattackers are targeting SMBs in 2025

SecureList

Share of unique files with names mimicking the nine most popular legitimate applications in 2024 and 2025 ( download ) A comparison of the threat landscape in 2024 and 2025 reveals a clear shift: with the growing popularity of AI services, cyberattackers are increasingly disguising malware as various AI tools. ChatGPT 1.47% 4.38% 2.9

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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Adware, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 35% of total detections. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. Apple removed the infected apps in February 2025. A total of 1.1 A total of 1.1

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

These findings come from the 2025 State of Malware report. Now, in 2025, another info stealer is raising red flags all across cyberspace, and this time, it isnt interested in Windows devices. How to stay safe In 2025, Mac users dont need to just watch out for info stealers. By 2018, TrickBot was the largest threat to businesses.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked. 19.30 +6.04

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. The quarter in numbers In Q1 2025: Kaspersky products blocked more than 629 million attacks that originated with various online resources. The information was provided by Kaspersky users who consented to sharing statistical data. Gen family.

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Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start of year

Malwarebytes

The Android threat landscape in the first half of 2025 has entered a new phase. Banking Trojans and spyware are now outpacing more traditional nuisances like adware and riskware , and what’s changed is the level of sophistication. An era marked not just by volume, but by coordination and precision. They’re building ecosystems.

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Best Anti-Malware Software for Mac 2025

eSecurity Planet

The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans.