Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

Crooks are abusing the torrent website The Pirate Bay to distribute the PirateMatryoshka malware that fuels the victim’s PC with unwanted software. The PirateMatryoshka is a new piece of malware hosted by The Pirate Bay torrent tracking website, it has been estimated that it was already downloaded about 10,000 times.

Malware 81

Malware Adware Advertising Software 81

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. ThiefQuest , a Mac malware masquerading as ransomware, was discovered in mid-2020. No matter the malware.

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SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

Google deleted it from the Chrome Web Store, but the malware had already infected more than 400 Chrome users, putting their data at huge risk. To earn more money, some developers may pass it on to third parties or sell it to advertisers. Sometimes developers sell a browser extension after it has gained a huge following. Methodology.

Adware 100

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. We have seen no new mass campaigns seeking to distribute any specific mobile malware family; nor were there any newsworthy events similar to what we had early into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 91

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

The service, which accepts PayPal, Bitcoin and all major credit cards, is aimed primarily at enterprises engaged in repetitive, automated activity that often results in an IP address being temporarily blocked — such as data scraping, or mass-creating new accounts at some service online. Which hints at a possible BOTNET.

Advertising 216

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 216

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2019

Mac security software firm Intego has spotted a new Mac malware dubbed OSX/Linker that exploits a recently disclosed macOS Gatekeeper vulnerability. Experts at Mac security software firm Intego discovered a new piece of Mac malware dubbed OSX/Linker that exploits a recently disclosed macOS Gatekeeper bypass vulnerability.

Malware 71

Malware Adware Advertising Internet 71

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. We also looked in greater detail at some of the strains of malware being distributed and the dangers they pose for users. Additionally, the number of gamers will continue to rise.

Adware 112

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 112

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro have been removed from the Mac App Store because they were harvesting users’ browser history and other info. The experts have observed that all these apps have embedded tracking codes provided by advertising and marketing firms. “In And what do you think that might be?

Adware 78

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 78

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

It can affect you mentally and financially, and an 100% unhackable device or account necessitates taking precautionary measures. . Secure your accounts with complex passwords. This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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Data breaches Passwords Antivirus Accountability 104

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. MobiHok RAT, a new Android malware based on old SpyNote RAT. Commodity Malware Reborn: The AgentTesla Total Oil themed Campaign. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Once again thank you! Pierluigi Paganini.

Adware 51

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 51

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Adware keyloggers. Such programs are either malware or just shy of malware, depending on your definition. Either way, they serve no legitimate purpose for anyone other than shady advertisers and deserve to be deleted with extreme prejudice. Malicious keyloggers get onto your machine through a variety of means.

Adware 82

Adware Software Spyware Passwords 82

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Jump ahead: Adware. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A number of download sites that will offer files pretending to be the drivers you need are hosting malware. They try to trick users into installing this malware on their system. Other sites combine the drivers you need in a bundle which, besides the driver, also install adware or a potentially unwanted program on your system.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But it is too early to celebrate: attacks are becoming more sophisticated in terms of both malware functionality and vectors. Experts also continued to find malware in apps on Google Play, despite Google’s efforts to keep threats off the platform. Map of infection attempts by mobile malware, 2021 ( download ).

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Stolen credentials can be obtained in a myriad of ways, including social engineering and malware deployment.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Some companies detect data leaks after months or even years.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. These platforms offer the most diverse range of downloads, from popular apps clones to different types of malware. The malware’s next move depended on the Android OS version it managed to infect.

Mobile 113

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 113

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Geography of financial malware attacks. Country*. %**.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights. Other malware.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. With many examples of malicious and unwanted apps on Google Play being discovered after complaints from users, we decided to take a look at what the supply and demand of such malware on the dark web looks like.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We discovered the malware as part of an attack against a high-profile organization in Vietnam. We found the loader for this file so interesting that we decided to base one of the tracks of our Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering course on it. The exploit-chain attempts to install malware in the system through a dropper.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 133

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

This might be your boss, or somebody from HR, IT, or accounting departments. The steps in the process include the following: Step 1 You visit a legitimate (or seemingly legitimate) website that has an injected malicious code in it that looks like advertising. Well-known companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Pay Pal, etc.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. For example, 42% of workers say they are using personal email accounts for work and nearly half (49%) have admitted to increasing how often they do this. The cybercriminals were after login credentials for accounts on the official WHO site.

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Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57