Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. From purchasing a plane ticket to opening a bank account and registering to vote, or simply doing your grocery shopping online, getting through the day without sharing at least some personal information online seems nearly impossible.

Identity Theft 68

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 68

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With stolen passwords, the impact is even broader; hackers could wire funds from a breached online banking account into their own, or masquerade as someone on social media to ask friends and family for money. Some info stealers dont even require an additional stepthey can take cryptocurrency directly from a victims online accounts.

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Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 127

Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

Credential stuffing: Once hackers have your login details, they often try whats called credential stuffing – using your stolen credentials (username and password combinations) to try and break into your other accounts. Because more than two in three people admit they reuse passwords across multiple accounts. Did you know?

Passwords 62

Passwords Password Management Accountability Malware 62

Schneier on Security

JUNE 24, 2025

How the NSA Threatens National Security Terrorists May Use Google Earth, But Fear Is No Reason to Ban It In Praise of Security Theater Refuse to be Terrorized The Eternal Value of Privacy Terrorists Don't Do Movie Plots More Essays Blog Archives Archive by Month 100 Latest Comments Blog Tags 3d printers 9/11 A Hacker's Mind Aaron Swartz academic (..)

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Adware Antivirus DDOS Architecture 211

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The accounts are pushing games, wallpaper, and other apps designed to deploy adware scams toward iOS and Android users, says Avast.

Accountability 187

Accountability Adware Mobile Scams 187

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2022

Security researchers from Dr. Web have discovered in their latest study that many of the applications hosted in the Google Play Store were loaded with adware and info stealing malicious software. The post Apps on Google Play Store with in-built Adware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Adware Authentication Accountability Software 124

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy. star rating.

Adware 74

Adware DNS Malware Advertising 74

SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Number of detected malicious installation packages in 2019–2022 ( download ) Distribution of detected mobile malware by type Distribution of newly detected mobile malware by type in 2021 and 2022 ( download ) RiskTool-type potentially unwanted software (27.39%) topped the rankings in 2022, replacing the previous leader, adware (24.05%).

Mobile 143

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 143

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

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 136

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2018

This means that the junk email address that you hand over for discounts or for shady online shopping is likely associated with your account and being used to target you with ads. So users who want their accounts to be more secure are forced to make a privacy trade-off and allow advertisers to more easily find them on the social network.

Advertising 279

Advertising Authentication Accountability Adware 279

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2021

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 2- Using an antivirus solution on your smart device helps in keeping malware, adware and spyware at bay.

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Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 128

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. Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. million mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks. AdWare, the ex-leader, moved 2.5

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 125

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2020

The malware installs Any Search bar on the targeted Mac device to deploy adware, it also intercepts and collects browser data and it is able to alter search results to deliver malicious ads. ” The malware was used to deliver multiple adware including AdWare. . Cimpli, AdWare. Bnodlero, AdWare.

Adware 109

Adware Malware Social Engineering Advertising 109

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.” It can also steal cookies and login info from victims’ accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, and Airbnb. Experts reported that it is already infecting users worldwide.

Spyware 102

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 102

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. Since the beginning of 2020, Kaspersky products prevented 6,057,308 users from downloading malware , adware and riskware disguised as browser extensions.

Adware 122

Adware Engineering Malware Software 122

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. Adware came in second with 21.51% — 12.58 Note that the malware rankings below exclude riskware and potentially unwanted software, such as RiskTool or adware. Quarterly figures. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 132

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. Adware ranked first among all threats detected in Q2 2022 with 25.28%, exceeding the previous quarter’s figure by 8.36

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 139

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 296

Advertising Computers and Electronics Software Adware 296

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency. Additionally, the number of gamers will continue to rise.

Adware 139

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 139

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

million attacks using malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 46% of all threats detected. The most common threats remained adware (46.16%) and RiskTool-type unwanted apps (21.27%). The most prevalent adware families were BrowserAd (28.5% 9.82 +1.07

Mobile 111

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 111

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

“We noticed that the tracker contained malicious torrents created from dozens of different accounts, including ones registered on TBP for quite some time.” ” Once the malware was downloaded, it installs adware programs and other tools on the users’ computers making it virtually useless. PirateMatryoshka.”

Malware 107

Malware Adware Advertising Software 107

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Adware apps came second (16.92%), which also saw a decrease of 10.01 The worst offenders belonged to the Ewind family (28.89%), which were encountered more frequently than any other adware we detected.

Mobile 130

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2022

We public schemes, drawings, technologies, political and military secrets, accounting reports and clients databases. BleepingComputer added that the executables discovered by MalwareHunterTeam are being distributed through other malware downloaders, including cracks and adware. in their IT infrastructure.

Adware 134

Adware Malware Hacking Accountability 134

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The security researcher that handle the Twitter account Privacy First first reported the alleged unethical behavior and published a video that shows how the app harvest users ‘data. At the time of writing, it is not clear if Trend Micro removed the apps itself following complaints or if Apple removed them due to their activities.

Adware 108

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 108

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 89

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 89

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Create and store unique passwords for each account with the help of a password manager Strong passwords are a two-part problem: They must be unique for every online account, and they must be remembered. Uppercase and lowercase letters?

Password Management 140

Password Management Antivirus Passwords Accountability 140

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A personal Google account was the culprit, according to Cisco Security Incident Response. Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme. See the list of the most downloaded adware apps. Here's an article we ran in February about a Deadbolt decryption key being released. Cisco reports stolen data.

Hacking 98

Hacking Adware Ransomware Malware 98

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Financial threats. IoT attacks.

Mobile 109

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 109

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Google has removed more than 30 apps from the Play store, and terminated multiple publisher accounts with its ad networks. Its independent analysis confirmed the presence of a botnet driving traffic to websites and apps in the scheme. It continues to investigate, and published a blog post to detail its findings.

Advertising 235

Advertising Mobile Internet Internet 235

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

At first considered a reasonably dangerous threat (researchers now believe it’s a form of adware), Silver Sparrow is nevertheless a malware family of intrigue for showcasing “mature” capabilities, such as the ability to remove itself, which is usually reserved for stealth operations. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 123

Malware Adware Software Passwords 123

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you follow the posted link, which is a Facebook permalink to a post made by what is probably a compromised account, you’ll see a fake BBC news item about a fatal road accident. These pop-ups can lead visitors to potentially unwanted programs , adware , and fraudulent sites. thegadgetguru[.]club Update your browser regularly.

Scams 136

Scams Adware Accountability VPN 136

Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. Do I really need antivirus? In a word, yes. Benefits of antivirus.

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Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 134

SecureList

JUNE 5, 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. Trojans, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 39.56% of total detected threats. 0 DangerousObject.Multi.Generic.

Mobile 86

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 86

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

Adware 144

Adware VPN Engineering Malware 144

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 104

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

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 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98